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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
Des Moines University Welcomes New Director of Corporate, Foundation and Grants Relations
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences welcomed Elizabeth Kozor, MBA, as its first-ever director of corporate, foundation and grants relations. Kozor will provide leadership in those strategic fundraising efforts for the university, build...
Jun 10, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates First Class of Occupational Therapy Students
At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 126th Commencement, the longstanding institution celebrated a first by awarding 22 Doctor of Occupational Therapy degrees. Occupational therapists are skilled health care professionals who help p...
Jun 3, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates Over 430 Health Care Professionals
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026. The event celebrated the achievements of ...
Jun 1, 2026, 8:00am EDT
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Merrimack College Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Health Care
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Merrimack College, a private college in North Andover, Massachusetts, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for Merrimack students pursuing careers in the health sciences. Th...
May 27, 2026, 8:00am EDT