Recent News
DMU Clinic - Behavioral Health Welcomes Katy Laurin, Ph.D.
Kathleen "Katy" Laurin, Ph.D., has joined the Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health located at 3200 Grand Ave., in Des Moines, as a licensed clinical psychologist. With extensive experience in the mental health field, including private prac...
May 16, 2024, 11:18am EDT
Des Moines University Professor Named a Fellow, National Academy of Osteopathic Educators
Sarah Clayton, Ph.D., associate professor of physiology and pharmacology at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was accepted as a fellow in the teaching and evaluation category in the National Academy of Osteopathic Educators. Her term ...
May 16, 2024, 11:15am EDT
Angela's Angels Raise Walls, Support Families with Habitat for Humanity Build
When Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity launched its 2024 Women Build program, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences President and CEO Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., was already on board. She is co-chairing this year's effort, them...
May 7, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Lapiplasty Centurion Surgeon Dr. Kelly John Offers Bunion Relief
Got painful bunions? Kelly John, D.P.M., M.H.A., FACFAS, DABPM, a podiatric physician at the Des Moines University Clinic - Foot and Ankle, can help: She is a Lapiplasty Centurion surgeon, meaning she has completed more than 100 Lapiplasty 3D bunion co...
Apr 29, 2024, 11:51am EDT
New Dean of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University
After an extensive national search, David Connett, D.O., has been appointed dean of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, effective July 1, 2024. "An accomplished physician, educator and visionary in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Con...
Apr 25, 2024, 11:01am EDT
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 Suppor...
Apr 18, 2024, 9:16am EDT
DMU O.T.D. Chair Receives "Champion" Award
Diana Feldhacker, Ph.D., O.T.D., OTR/L, BCPR, chair, program director and assistant professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, received the 2024 Award for Excellence in the Advancement...
Apr 3, 2024, 8:00am EDT
DMU Osteopathic, Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement
The high quality of a Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences education and the students who pursue it was highly evident in March when 100% of the Class of 2024 students in DMU's osteopathic medicine and podiatric medicine programs successf...
Mar 26, 2024, 8:00am EDT
A New Tickborne Syndrome is on the Rise: What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?
The past decade has seen an uptick, so to speak, in the number of cases of Alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the "red meat allergy." It's caused by the Lone Star tick, typically seen in the south-central and southeastern states, that recently has becom...
Mar 11, 2024, 9:00am EDT
DMU Research Highlights Risk of Prescription Drug Shortages
Many health risks - like sitting too much, eating unhealthy foods and smoking - can be avoided. Other health threats - like not being able to get certain prescription medicines - are out of our control and can wreak havoc. A study published recently i...
Mar 7, 2024, 8:00am EST