Mishra Named Chief Research Officer at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/29/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., to the role of chief research officer. In this role, he will continue to lead the university's strategic research priorities and further advance the strong foundation he has built since joining DMU in 2023. While at DMU, Mishra has launched several key initiatives to expand research, including: The Innovation Tank, which helps advance promising health care ideas through expert
DMU Professor Co-Authors Visual Atlas of the Human Skeleton from Birth to Adulthood
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/27/2025) With the recent publication of "A Visual Atlas of Skeletal Growth and Development," Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is helping provide a much-needed resource for students and practitioners in anatomy, biological anthropology, human biology and health sciences. The atlas, co-authored with Kyra Stull, Ph.D., D-ABFA, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, illustrates
Celebrating Impact and Championing the Future: Highlights from the 2025 Glanton Event
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/23/2025) On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and the Des Moines community came together for an evening of celebration, inspiration and powerful storytelling at the 2025 Glanton Event presented by UnityPoint Health. Hosted at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa, the event honored the legacy of Judge Luther T. Glanton Jr. and Willie Stevenson Glanton while raising support for the Glanton Fund. The fund invests in the next
Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen Joins DMU Clinic - Physical Therapy
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/23/2025) Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen, P.T., D.P.T., has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic - Physical Therapy. Jorgensen will bring a wealth of experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave. at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines. Jorgensen earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in 2021, following a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise science from Hope College in Holland, Michigan,
Des Moines University and Beloit College Launch Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways for S
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/22/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Beloit College, a private liberal arts institution in Beloit, Wisconsin, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Beloit students seeking graduate-level health sciences programs at DMU. Effective October 2025, Beloit students who meet academic benchmarks will be eligible for guaranteed interview opportunities at DMU in the following programs: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Podiatric
DMU Clinic to Host 50 and Better Health Fair
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/15/2025) Mark your calendars for the 50 and Better Health Fair, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Des Moines University Clinic, 3200 Grand Ave. This annual event offers free health screenings and information for adults ages 50 and older. Attendees can receive expert health screenings performed by DMU medical students, supervised by faculty, with services including: Skin checks. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Blood pressure checks. Foot & ankle
Iowa Wolves Partner With Des Moines University for Practice Space
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/08/2025) The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, have found a new practice home court through a collaboration with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. Under the agreement, the Wolves will train in the gymnasium at DMU32 Health and Business Complex, a university-owned facility recently upgraded to meet NBA specifications. The team will use the court during the season. During the remaining months, DMU students, faculty and staff
Two DMU Students Complete Externships in Prestigious Clinical Research Program
WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/06/2025) This summer, Ethan Kau and Alisa Pairmore, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program. Supported by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Winn CIPP aims to build a future workforce of clinical trial researchers dedicated to "improving participation in clinical trials to drive better health outcomes in all
West Des Moines Chamber Launches High School Leadership Academy to Empower Future Leaders
WEST DES MOINES, IA (February 25, 2025) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the High School Leadership Academy (HSLA), a new initiative designed to equip students with leadership skills, real-world experience, and career exploration opportunities. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and direct engagement with professionals, HSLA will help students in grades 9-11 within the West Des Moines Community School District develop the confidence and
WEST DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST DES MONES, IA (MONDAY, November 25, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2025 Board of Directors, a diverse group of leaders that will guide, serve, and shape the WDM Chamber and West Des Moines community. “Our 2025 Board of Directors are made up of key leaders in our city and region who represent a wide range of industries and businesses from small, medium, and large.” said Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
