WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — Angela L Walker Franklin PhD, President and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has published a new book, Leadership From the Ground Up. It offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at her leadership journey.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 10, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Shannon Crout DO ('10), has joined the physicians at the Des Moines University Clinic — Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Crout brings over a decade of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach that emphasizes whole-body wellness and trauma informed care.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences welcomes Ryan Radloff as the new Wellness Center Director. With over fourteen years of professional experience in health, wellness, and fitness, Radloff brings a wealth of expertise and a vision for fostering health and well-being within the DMU community. This appointment comes after the retirement of Joy Schiller, who was the Wellness Center Director for 35 years.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences appoints Beth Culross PhD RN GCNS-BC CHSE as the inaugural director of its new Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand. Culross, a nationally-recognized expert in simulation-based education and health-care training, will lead the development and operations of the simulation center, currently under construction and slated to open in late Fall 2025.