On Feb. 1, 2021, the state of Iowa expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include those 65 and older. Previously, only health care workers were eligible to receive the sought-after COVID-19 vaccine. As expected, thousands of Iowans 65 and older […]
Hope, one call at a time Read More
By all standards, Kirk Raeber, D.O.’76, had an epic dream 25 years ago. He held it in the back of his mind for years, eventually sharing it with his wife and friends. “You’ve got to write a book,” they told
Grad’s novel spans “war, love, religion and history” Read More
When she reflects on the hardships of being a first-year student in DMU’s physician assistant (PA) program, Emily Delzer concludes, “It’s not about me.” Delzer made that conclusion in her Humanities in Gross Anatomy (HuGA) project, a requirement for the
A covid twist on a traditional assignment Read More
Throughout the pandemic, DMU students have volunteered to serve central Iowa health care employees and food distribution efforts. They virtually mentored undergraduates interested in health care careers. And they adapted to new ways of online learning and maintaining a steadfast
Need hope? Look to tomorrow’s health care professionals Read More
When it became apparent the coronavirus was going to blow up, some of Christina Floyd’s colleagues at the Fort Mojave Indian Health Center, where she is the director, wondered if they were going to stay open. The facility provides primary
“Rookie” helps lead organizational change at Indian Health Center Read More
Brian Meeker, D.O.’84, a physician with the Vinton Family Medical Clinic in Vinton, IA, was elected vice president of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) this spring. He completed his residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center and internship at Davenport,
DMU grads elected officers and trustees of the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association Read More
Within the first year of practice as a physician assistant, Wallace Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C, responded to a request from Grand Valley State University to serve as a clinical preceptor for its physician assistant (PA) students. That sparked his relatively rapid
Boeve brings diverse, broad experiences to CHS deanship Read More
Marc Wachtfogel, Ph.D., has had diverse roles in public and private sectors, in human resources, management consulting and global marketing. He emphasizes the critical components of effective human resources management, such as transparency, communication, inclusivity and a team mindset. But
New human resources chief brings a focus on service Read More
Becky Lade, PHR, began her tenure at DMU in 1986 on the third floor of the old St. Joseph’s Academy building that once stood on campus, near quarters that previously housed the former Catholic school’s nuns. There were bathtubs in
Lade made human resources “humane” Read More
David Stark, M.A., FACHE, president and chief executive officer of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, joined the DMU Board of Trustees this summer. Stark began working at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 1995. Since that time, he has held
Stark joins DMU Board; Feldman retires Read More