Des Moines University Clinic

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at DMU Clinic! We’re grateful to serve you and wish you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, health and happiness. Please note our special holiday hours and enjoy a safe and wonderful holiday season!

12/23/2025

We heard you! Getting in to see your providers at the DMU Clinic is easy. 🎉

You can schedule your appointments online from anywhere, at any time! No need to wait until business hours — book your primary care, physical therapy or other visits right from your phone or computer.

Visit our website today to give it a try!

Des Moines University Clinic is a multispecialty medical clinic, affiliated with Des Moines University, conveniently located in the heart of Des Moines.

12/22/2025

As we embrace the festive season, please note that the DMU Clinic will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1, 2026, to allow our staff to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones. We wish you and your family a joyful and healthy holiday season!

We look forward to serving you when we reopen. Stay safe and warm!

12/19/2025

The StrongHER symposium is a virtual, one-day event designed to provide high school and college-aged women — and all those who support them — with tools and resources to help them feel strong, energized, and confident. Learn about nutrition, sleep, hormones, menstrual cycles and performance training in this two-hour event. Sign up today through the link below. https://bit.ly/48qysgO

* In keeping with Des Moines University Clinic policy, this event does not discriminate on the basis of s*x.

The Power Your Life symposium is designed to provide women over 40 — and all those who support them — with tools and resources to help them live longer, stronger and better as they age.

12/19/2025

The Power Your Life symposium is designed to provide women over 40 — and all those who support them — with tools and resources to help them live longer, stronger and better as they age. Learn about strength and power, nutrition, sleep, hormones and well-being, pelvic power and breast health at this one-day event. Sign up today through the link below. https://bit.ly/4rLZrLl

* In keeping with Des Moines University Clinic policy, this event does not discriminate on the basis of s*x.

The Power Your Life symposium is designed to provide women over 40 — and all those who support them — with tools and resources to help them live longer, stronger and better as they age.

12/17/2025

🎄 The holidays are full of joy, but a little extra caution can prevent unpleasant surprises. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers great tips to keep your kids safe around toys, treats and lights. Read more through the link below. https://bit.ly/4ik4QF2

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season!

A bit of extra caution can help prevent unpleasant holiday surprises.

12/16/2025

Explore the healing possibilities of pelvic floor therapy at DMU Clinic! Our expert therapists offer specialized care for a range of conditions, including urinary issues, pelvic pain and more, for all ages. Discover how we can help you regain comfort and control. dmuclinic.org/physical-therapy

Our physical therapy experts help people move better and reduce pain.

12/15/2025

Struggling with mental health? At DMU Clinic — Behavioral Health, you don’t have to wait weeks or months for care. We offer you prompt access to our compassionate and skilled team. From virtual visits to personalized treatment plans, we’re here to support your journey to well-being. Ready to start? Call us at 515-271-1716 to schedule your appointment.

12/12/2025

Struggling with foot and ankle discomfort? Our experts at DMU Clinic provide tailored solutions for common conditions like hammer toe and Achilles tendonitis. Call us today at 515-271-1731 to explore your treatment options and start your journey to pain-free movement.

12/11/2025

Meet James Philson, D.O., an osteopathic manipulative medicine physician at DMU Clinic. With board certifications in internal medicine, pediatrics and neuromusculoskeletal medicine, Dr. Philson brings a holistic approach to patient care, treating an array of conditions using OMM techniques. His clinical interests span the use of osteopathy for both adults and children, addressing not only musculoskeletal issues but also conditions like asthma, migraines and developmental delays.

🔹 Expertise in pediatric osteopathy, cranial field techniques and integrative mind-body care
🔹 Accepting new patients for personalized OMM treatment
📍 Located at DMU Clinic, 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines
📞 Call 515-271-1722 or schedule an appointment online to experience comprehensive osteopathic care today.

12/10/2025

Feeling the winter blues? If the colder months leave you feeling depressed, you’re not alone. It might be seasonal affective disorder, a recurring form of depression that starts in late fall and lasts through winter. It’s more than just “winter blues.” It can be a serious illness.

Read more in the article below. If you think you have SAD, help is available. See your DMU Clinic doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. https://bit.ly/4onZCcW

If you seem to get depressed every winter, you should know that treatment can help ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

12/09/2025

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