Patients who seek services from Free Clinics of Iowa (FCI) often struggle with access to a variety of resources in addition to health care, including limitations in food security, clothing, housing, transportation, insurance assistance and technology access points, among others. […]
MHA student contributes to Free Clinics of Iowa project on Social Determinants of Health Read More
Jonathan Wolff, M.S.P.T.’99, has joined FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers of Sequim, WA. He has practiced on the Olympic Peninsula for the past nine years. Wolff is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and has clinical experience in orthopedic
Jonathan Wolff, M.S.P.T.’99 Read More
Shane McClinton, M.S.P.T.’01, D.P.T.’07, Ph.D., OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS, earned a doctorate in philosophy in orthopedic and sports science through Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT. He is a physical therapist at the DMU Clinic and assistant professor in the department
Shane McClinton, M.S.P.T.’01, D.P.T.’07, Ph.D., OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Read More
Des Moines University applauds its graduates who work every day to enhance the health and well-being of their communities, the nation and the world. These distinguished individuals include this year’s Alumni of the Year – Shane McClinton, Steven Grekin and
DMU announces 2017 Alumni of the Year Read More
Nikki Stines, D.P.T.’13, is a certified lymphedema therapist at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, IA. To treat patients with this sometimes debilitating condition, she uses techniques including complete decongestive therapy, or CDT, which is a multi-step process involving skin care,
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Des Moines University’s Stroke Camp, an annual elective that brings together local stroke survivors and physical therapy students, received a $5,000 2017 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant, which will help sustain the program. The camp is coordinated by Kathy Mercuris, P.T.,
DMU receives Prairie Meadows grant to support stroke camp Read More
Des Moines University awarded 455 degrees in eight programs at the 117th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 26. Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated the graduates throughout the week with programs, awards and a campus picnic. Check out the photos of our happy grads
A round of applause for the Class of 2017 Read More
“The 2017 Des Moines University Mock House of Delegates will come to order,” announced House Speaker Pamela Duffy, P.T., Ph.D., M.Ed., OCS, RP, FAPTA, on a recent Wednesday in a DMU lecture hall. It’s a call Dr. Duffy, assistant professor
DMU physical therapy students practice as “mock” delegates Read More
Traci Bush looks upon her life as a “series of fateful events that led to a series of opportunities.” From being adopted at two months by “the most incredible parents a person could have” to feeling “terrified” when asked to
Celebrating Women’s “Herstory” Month Read More
Darren Marchant, M.S.P.T.’00, is the founder and CEO of Fit Physical Therapy in St. George, UT. He specializes in orthopedic physical therapy and earned his board certification as an orthopedic specialist. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy
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