Learn to live a happier, healthier life at DMU's Mini Medical School

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:32:38 -0000

Did you ever wonder how people stay healthy into old age? Or how you can establish good nutrition habits? This year's Mini Medical School at Des Moines University will answer these questions and more!

Iowa AHEC Program, Flying Hippo Partner to Create National Award-Winning Website

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:01:31 -0000

The Iowa Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program, a joint initiative between Des Moines University and The University of Iowa, and Flying Hippo Web Technologies, a Des Moines website design firm, have earned an Outstanding Website WebAward for...

Celebrate Iowa's healthiest communities, schools, universities, businesses, leaders October 20

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:29:07 -0000

Get your ticket now to celebrate the healthiest schools, organizations and individuals in Iowa on October 20 – the third annual presentation of the Healthy Iowa Awards, 5:00 pm at the Hy-Vee Conference Center in West Des Moines, Iowa.

DMU offering free health screenings for seniors Nov. 5

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:52:03 -0000

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 5 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Student Education Center, 3300 Grand Avenue.

Take the First Step Toward Better Health with DMU

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:53:40 -0000

Des Moines University invites our neighbors and community to join our Start Somewhere Walk on Friday, October 7, at noon.

Bako Pathology Services gifts $100,000 for clinical skills lab and classroom

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:24:41 -0000

Des Moines University has a new educational resource for students and faculty, courtesy of Brad Bakotic, D.P.M., D.O and his company. The Bako Pathology Clinical Skills Lab and Classroom is the result of a $100,000 gift to DMU from Bako Pathology ...

Iowa AHEC Program receives $1.5 million grant to recruit, retain health care workforce

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:03:56 -0000

Des Moines University and The University of Iowa are pleased to announce the receipt of a one-year grant award in the amount of $1.5 million to support the statewide Iowa Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program.

Suku Radia to be honored at annual Glanton Scholarship Dinner

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:56:44 -0000

Des Moines University (DMU) will honor Bankers Trust CEO and President Suku Radia at the 2011 Glanton Scholarship Dinner on October 6 at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona.

Des Moines University to Inaugurate 15th President, Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D.

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:26:44 -0000

Des Moines University (DMU) announces the presidential inauguration of Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D.

Community invited to third annual global health conference at DMU

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:44:02 -0000

In conjunction with the esteemed World Food Prize Symposium in October, Des Moines University (DMU) will host "The Challenges of Global Aging" on October 12.

Des Moines University's fourth annual 5k promises challenging, yet scenic course

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:34:39 -0000

You are invited to join Des Moines University (DMU) students, faculty, alumni and staff for a 5k race through the beautiful South of Grand neighborhood around the DMU campus.

OMM Treatments and Giveaways at DMU Day at the Fair

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:11:23 -0000

Health takes a backseat for most attendees of the Iowa State Fair. With all the delicious treats and over 50 foods on a stick, it is easy to overindulge. Des Moines University (DMU) is reminding fairgoers about their health on Sunday, Aug. 14, wit...

Des Moines University receives $10,000 grant from Pioneer Hi-Bred

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:28:15 -0000

Des Moines University (DMU) is pleased to announce that Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, donated $10,000 toward the Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC) 3rd Annual Global Health Conference.

Free physicals at DMU for students

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:51:40 -0000

Middle school and high school students from Des Moines and surrounding areas can receive a free school or sports physical on July 30 at Des Moines University.

Free Kids' Health Fair at DMU April 30 to share fun, education about healthy lifestyles

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:13:55 -0000

Obesity is a growing problem for America's younger generation. Obesity leads to chronic disease, reduced activity, decreased lifespan and a multitude of health problems. Des Moines University students don't want that to happen to local kids so the...

Kids' fair at DMU April 30 to share free fun, education about healthy lifestyles

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:35:16 -0000

DMU students will skip beaches, napping for chance to help others over spring break

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:31:56 -0000

29 Des Moines University (DMU) students will spend their spring break next week in Honduras providing medical care to those in need.

Des Moines University begins free lecture series for athletes Feb. 24

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:30:15 -0000

The Des Moines University Clinic is kicking off the Athletic Power Hour five-part series on February 24. The series is free and open to the public.

Learn about medical fact vs. fiction at DMU's Mini Medical School

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:15:41 -0000

This year's Mini Medical School at Des Moines University (DMU) will give you some insight on food, nutrition and global health as well as filling you in on exactly what "neuroplasticity" means. Beginning February 8, the five classes will be held e...

Des Moines University Announces $2 Million Gift from Graduate's Family

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:00:27 -0000

In 1920 Ellen Phenicie-Schulz, D.O., graduated from Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy, now known as Des Moines University. She practiced family medicine and OB/gyn surgery in Des Moines for most of her career.

Des Moines University announces Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., as new university president

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:00:28 -0000

Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., will be Des Moines University's 15th president in the school's 112-year history, the University's board of trustees recently announced. A search committee has been working to fill the role since the retirement of ...

Rachel Hammer Wins First Abaton Selzer Award for Writing

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:55:06 -0000

Rachel Hammer, a second-year student at Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, won the inaugural Selzer Prize for Writing in this year's Abaton, Des Moines University's literary journal.

Free Dinner Conference on Young Adults with Cancer Includes National Experts, Panel of Cancer Patients

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:45:32 -0000

Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, leukemia - these are not things most 20- and 30-somethings worry about. They are, however, very much part of a personal journey for local young adult cancer survivors.

Free Health Screenings at Des Moines University for Seniors Nov. 6

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:16:55 -0000

Adults 50 and older are invited to Des Moines University's Senior Health Fair for free health screenings on November 6, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Annual DMU dinner October 14 will honor Gov. Robert Ray

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:00:27 -0000

The 2010 Des Moines University Glanton Scholarship Dinner October 14 at the Meadows at Prairie Meadows will honor Iowa's former governor, Robert D. Ray.

Public Invited to Conference at DMU on Global Health, Agriculture

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:22:27 -0000

In conjunction with the esteemed World Food Prize Festival in October, Des Moines University (DMU) will host "The Influence of Agriculture on Global Health" on October 13.

Free Film Viewing October 8 to Share Stories of Malnutrition

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:00:52 -0000

Locally parents worry about childhood obesity. In other countries parents worry about getting enough food to feed their families. The film "Starved for Attention," exposes the neglected atrocities of childhood malnutrition around the world.

Navy's surgeon general to speak Sept. 29 at DMU on humanitarian aid

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:35:09 -0000

Come hear the Navy's surgeon general speak at Des Moines University (DMU) September 29 at noon about the Navy's hospital ships used for humanitarian aid.

What is ergonomics, how does it affect you?

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:22:53 -0000

If you have a crick in your neck, aching back or throbbing head at the end of a work day it may be because your work environment needs to be re-adjusted, ergonomically speaking that is.

Public invited to conference at Des Moines University on global health, agriculture

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:00:33 -0000