30 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Campus Receives Multiple Prestigious Design Awards

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2024) — The new Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences campus, designed by RDG Planning and Design, has been honored with multiple design awards, recognizing its innovative and sustainable approach to health care education.

25 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Researchers Uncover Potential Link Between THC and Weight Loss

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — Researchers at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences have discovered how variations in gut microbiome caused by delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly referred to as THC, can predict significant weight-loss in obese mice.

24 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Appoints Three New Members to Governing Board

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 24, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees. Omar Lateef DO, Diane Bridgewater, and Amber Lenhardt bring significant experience to their roles.

18 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society Inducts 31 Students and Honored Faculty Member

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2024) — Robert Gallagher, from Bettendorf, Iowa, was one of the 31 students from the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, class of 2025, inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The induction ceremony, held on June 4, 2024, also featured a keynote address by retiring faculty member, Paul Volker MD, who was also inducted into the society.

13 Sep 2024

Over 400 Des Moines University Students Receive Their First White Coat

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2024) — On, Friday, September 13, local students were among 438 Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences future health-care professionals from five programs to receive their white coat during the university's annual White Coat Ceremony.

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf (52722) — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science In Biomedical Sciences

Gabriela Loiz of Davenport (52807) — Doctor of Physical Therapy

26 Aug 2024

Des Moines University (DMU) Students Participate in Summer Trip to Edinburgh

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — This summer, the Department of Global Health at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences piloted a new summer trip, "Critical Issues in Global and Public Health," in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Queen Margaret University.

20 Aug 2024

Des Moines University Receives NIH Award Funding for Hypertension Research

By Denise Lamphier

From left: Daniel Christian, Eric Wauson, Sarah Clayton, and Kim Tran

12 Aug 2024

Des Moines University, Iowa LEND Program Partner to Improve Health for People with Disabilities

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and University of Iowa Health Care have partnered to welcome the first student from a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program to the Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program.

25 Jul 2024

Holmes Murphy Named Presenting Sponsor of Des Moines University's Glanton Event

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — The 21st annual Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences Glanton Event will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at The Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa. This year's presenting sponsor, Holmes Murphy, is a long-time supporter of the Glanton Event. DMU's partnership with Holmes Murphy continues to power shared efforts for positive change in health-care.

25 Jun 2024

Des Moines University (DMU) Earns Prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification for Sustainable Practices

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2024) — In a significant stride toward sustainability and innovation in educational design, RDG Planning and Design announces that the new West Des Moines campus of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification. This certification is a globally-recognized symbol of achievement in green building strategies and practices.

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