ANNOUNCEMENTS

Understanding Mental Health Through Every Age - Webinar, May 8

​Mental well-being is a lifelong journey, with unique challenges and needs at every age. Join us at 10 a.m. May 8, for a webinar led by a panel of three Employee Assistance Program professionals.

Faculty Development: Reminder to Sign-Up for 1:1 IPE Activity Development Support

The CEE Academic Support team invites all faculty and staff to attend the Faculty Development Session titled “From Inspiration to Implementation: Constructing Interprofessional Education Activities” taking place on April 23.

Reserve Your Massage at the Wellness Center or Clinic!

​Mary’s massage dates at the wellness center and clinic are up and running for employees and students!

Employee PWP Sign-Up for Campus and Clinic is LIVE!

The Personal Wellness Profile can provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of your lifestyle habits, give you a snapshot view of your health risks and provide you with solid strategies for making changes to improve your quality of life.

33rd Annual Cardiovascular Today Conference, April 27

Join us Saturday, April 27, to learn how to identify trends and care updates in cardiovascular sub-specialties and discuss best practices for cardiac care and disease prevention.

Join Wellness in May for Mental Health Awareness Activities

Starting May 1, join us for a month full of fun activities to help your mental health.

NEWS

Des Moines University Engages Youth in Hands-on Health Sciences

On two recent Saturday mornings at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the students who were busy learning about human anatomy, practicing scrubbing in for surgery and creating casts for injured limbs were much younger than DMU’s usual enrollees. Hundreds of girls and boys in grades 4-7 participated in hands-on activities in medicine and the health sciences at the university’s annual Girls Exploring Medicine and Science and Boys Reaching for Opportunities in Science programs.

One Day for DMU Rallies Supporters, Raises $237,614

Thanks for making it rain PURPLE during One Day for DMU! The combined generosity of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students made it one of our best years yet! 

DMU President Franklin Receives CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award

Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was honored April 16 with the 2024 Chief Executive Leadership Award for District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. The award recognizes an outstanding president, chancellor, headmaster or system head of a District VI CASE member institution for outstanding efforts in promoting and supporting education and institutional advancement.  

Lapiplasty Centurion Surgeon Dr. Kelly John Offers Bunion Relief

Kelly John, D.P.M.’99, M.H.A.’99, FACFAS, DABPM, Assistant Professor, in our Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Program, is helping patients get back on their feet at the Des Moines University Clinic!