WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.

From left: Elizabeth “Libby” Abbas, John T Pham, Jeffrey Dikis, and Leah Glasgo

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences names its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva PhD has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body's T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for students heading into kindergarten through incoming high-school seniors.

This one-day event will be Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available. These physicals are designed to help K-12 students prepare for the upcoming school year and fall sports.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 7, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and Central College, a private liberal-arts institution in Pella, Iowa, have announced a comprehensive partnership designed to expand pathways for Central students who wish to pursue graduate-level health-sciences programs. The collaboration supports student success while helping strengthen Iowa's health-care workforce.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2026) — Autumn Brunia DO, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic — Behavioral Health, faculty member, and 2019 graduate of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is influencing female phy

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (06/29/2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Andrea Perez, a 2002 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine graduate, to its Alumni Board. Perez will serve a three-year term, supporting alumni engagement efforts and helping advance the university's mission.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Des Moines University Clinic welcomes Brianna Riggio MSN RN, as director of clinic operations and strategy.

DMU students inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Service Fraternity

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2026) — Jenilee Foster PT DPT MHA, has joined the providers at Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy.

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