Our mobile clinic
Have you seen the big green machine? It’s our new mobile clinic! It’s yet another way we’re providing health outreach to our community. Our Homeless Camp Outreach group uses it and our friends at Free Clinics of Iowa use it […]
DMU Library exhibits document early contributions of African American surgeons, global health successes
(Des Moines, IA) – The public is invited to the Des Moines University (DMU) library for two great exhibits this summer. The “Opening doors: contemporary African American academic surgeons” display arrived June 1 and “Against the odds: making a difference
Upcoming fun event: Trivia Night!
There’s a super cool first-time event in Des Moines called Dog-Eat-Dog Trivia Night happening May 20 at People’s downtown. (full & complete disclaimer: I’m on the board of The Pet Project Midwest, the charity putting it on. But I’d totally
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CelebrAsian!
The annual Asian heritage festival is coming up soon! Check out CelebrAsian on May 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the state capitol complex. There’ll be music, dancing, food and cool exhibitions. PLUS it’s free to get in! You can find
DO something!!
I know our students & staff already work hard and give back to the community all the time. BUT I found this cool website called www.DOsomething.org that can connect you to projects in your local area. It might come in
Help our local shelters!
Saturday has been designated “Shelter Awareness Day” by Iowa’s first lady. This day is designed to remind us all of the constant help needed by our shelters that do so much good. You can sign up to volunteer to help
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Thursday: earth day!!
Thursday is earth day so get outside, clean it up, plant something good & enjoy it! Here’s some earthy events: Valley Junction is hosting a full day of activities tomorrow, Sunday! On Thursday, there’s the YPC Trash Bash, beginning at
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Your old couch could help someone start a new life
Often when victims of domestic violence flee for safety they have nothing but what they’re currently wearing. The FreeStore is designed to help them start fresh by providing what’s needed to setup a new home. As you’re spring cleaning out
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DMU supports World Triathlon with global health outreach
Nearly 830 women die in Nepal for every 100,000 live births. This is the 16th worst maternal mortality rate in the world. So when Dr. Yogesh Shah, associate dean of global affairs for Des Moines University, met Charlie Wittmack, a
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Happy public health week!
Watch this video for 2010 National Public Health Week and consider how you can help. A recent survey, commissioned by the American Public Health Association, shows an effort toward improving community health. Results show 64 percent of Americans have already
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