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Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University Launch Academic Health Department Partnership
The Polk County Health Department and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences have formally established an Academic Health Department partnership, creating a collaborative relationship that connects public health practice, education, researc...
Jul 14, 2026, 11:30am EDT
Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University Clinic
Des Moines University 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...
Jul 13, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners Recognizing Leaders in Medicine, Health Care and Education
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences names its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact. Selected by the DMU Alumni Board and university leadership, this yea...
Jul 8, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Psychiatrist Presents at International Conference for Women Physicians
Autumn Brunia, DO, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health, faculty member and 2019 graduate of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is influencing female physicians from around the world. She recently present...
Jul 6, 2026, 12:00pm EDT
Des Moines University and Central College Announce Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways
Des Moines University 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 hea...
Jul 6, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Announces Promotions in Facilities and Marketing
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences announced two internal promotions. Chris Schmidt, who directs facilities management, and Denise Lamphier, MA, who directs marketing and communications, became senior directors effective July 1. "Chris...
Jul 1, 2026, 8:00am EDT
New Leadership Joins Des Moines University Alumni Board
Des Moines University 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 univers...
Jun 29, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Clinic Welcomes Brianna Riggio
Des Moines University Clinic welcomes Brianna Riggio, MSN, RN, as director of clinic operations and strategy. In this role, she will oversee day-to-day clinic operations, support workflow optimization and staff development, and help ensure efficient, c...
Jun 22, 2026, 6:00am EDT
Jenilee Foster Joins Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy
Jenilee Foster, PT, DPT, MHA, has joined the providers at Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. Foster brings a wealth of experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave. at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines. Foster's ...
Jun 18, 2026, 3:47pm EDT
Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health welcomes Julie Rice, LMHC
Julie Rice, LMHC, joined Des Moines University Clinic - Behavioral Health as a licensed therapist. She will provide individual and group therapy to clients ages 18 and up. Her experience includes helping people in outpatient mental health settings, usi...
Jun 15, 2026, 4:16pm EDT