02 Sep 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University Partner to Create Health Sciences Pathways

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health-sciences degrees.

01 Sep 2026

A Routine Visit That Changed Everything: The Impact of Advancing Research — and One Doctor's Instinct

By Denise Lamphier

Two of the few people who knew about Karla Peiffer's (middle) journey with CLL were her son, Vance (left), and husband, Mark, senior vice president and CFO at DMU (right)

31 Aug 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Hosts Mental Health CME Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host the Psychiatry for Non-Psychiatrists CME conference on Friday, October 16, 8AM-4:15PM, at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex, Olsen Cen

28 Aug 2026

Des Moines University Clinic Welcomes First Psychology Intern

By Denise Lamphier

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 2026) — For the first time, Des Moines University Clinic has a psychology intern on its team, providing advanced clinical training while expanding access to mental-health care.

27 Aug 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Member Publishes Research on Improving Food Allergy Treatment Decision-Making

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2026) — A new paper published in "Frontiers in Allergy," an international peer-reviewed research journal, explores the significant gap in clinical decision-making regarding which food allergy patients are most likely to benefit from specific allergy treatments and at what level of risk.

25 Aug 2026

Life After Des Moines University (DMU): Life of an Anatomist

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health, or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve.

It's a physical therapist helping patients regain balance and confidence after the disorienting effects of dizziness.

24 Aug 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — A student in Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has been awarded a $10,000 Caring Hearts Scholarship from the CVS Health Foundation.

Bryn Miller was selected for her academic achievements, service activities and dedication to providing care to others.

"Being recognized with such a meaningful scholarship is truly an honor," Miller says.

19 Aug 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Hosts Annual Pre-Health Summit for High School Students

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences invites high school students to a free Pre-Health Summit 9AM-12PM, Saturday, October 17.

18 Aug 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Anatomy Ambassadors Program Lets Students Hold Science in Their Hands

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2026) — At an Anatomy Ambassadors Program event at Ankeny Centennial High School this past spring, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students fielded questions from high schoolers in Chad Fickbohm's anatomy classes. The curiosity in the room was unmistakable — and so was the impact of seeing human anatomy up close.

13 Aug 2026

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns Service Award from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences champions community service, as evidenced by over 10,500 hours of volunteerism given by its students this academic year.

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine student, earned a DMU Student Service Award.

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