Free health screenings for seniors Nov. 3 at DMU

DES MOINES, IA (10/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Adults 50 and older are invited to Des Moines University's annual Senior Health Fair for free health screenings. The health fair will be held on November 3 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Student Education Center, 3300 Grand Avenue.

Seniors can get blood glucose, blood pressure and bone density screenings. DMU students and physicians will be doing demonstrations of osteopathic manual medicine and offering manual treatments. Podiatric medical students will be screening for foot and ankle problems. Free medication reviews will be provided to seniors who bring a list of their medications for both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Seasonal flu shots will be available for a suggested donation of $15, but nobody will be turned away.

"Along with student participation, we typically have between 25 and 35 vendors from the community providing information and screenings as well," said Melissa Wilder, manager of community relations at Des Moines University. "We always have a great turnout and we're thrilled we can help people get the proper preventative care, regardless of budget."

The Senior Health Fair is organized by students in the Geriatrics Club and is supported by many DMU student groups and departments. To find out more about the fair, call 515-271-1041 or visit www.dmu.edu/community/senior-health-fair.

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Des Moines University is the only private medical school in Iowa, offering graduate-level, professional degree programs in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, health care administration, anatomy, biomedical sciences and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' pass rate on national examinations and board certifications is consistently higher than the national average and the rates at similar institutions.