Food Day is a national celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. DMU students will mark the year-round campaign with a special event to spark mindfulness about what we put in our mouths. This Thursday, Oct. 24, […]
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Des Moines University and the Partnership for Better Health are again hosting a series of forums tackling critical health topics. The series, titled “A Healthy Discussion,” returns to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Iowa. Iowa’s health
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The Des Moines University (DMU) community, local leaders and donors will come together in support of minority students aspiring to careers in health care at the 10th annual Glanton Scholarship Fund Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Meadows Events
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Iowans across the state have shown their support for the Healthiest State Initiative by the hundreds of thousands! In both 2011 and 2012, nearly 300,000 Iowans participated in 1-kilometer walks to show that we’re ready for a healthier Iowa. We’re
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Oct. 7-11 is National Primary Care Week (NPCW), a great opportunity to learn about the roles, critical contributions, current and emerging issues and opportunities in the field. Funded in part by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) through a grant
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Angela Walker Franklin, Ph.D., is the first African American woman to serve as a president of a medical/health sciences university. She has devoted her career to enhancing education and opening doors for all students. She led DMU in affirming its commitment
DMU President Franklin named Iowa History Maker Read More
Spirit Week is in full force here at DMU leading up to the main event this Saturday – the annual Malpractice Bowl against the students of the Drake University Law School. The women take the field at 10 a.m.