Des Moines University and Polk County partner for public health training and collaboration

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 346

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Des Moines University is working with local government officials to help future public health experts tackle community health issues.

The private medical university announced in a news release Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Polk County Health Department to create an Academic Health Department partnership for training and workforce development.

“Public health challenges are increasingly complex and require strong partnerships,” said Juliann Van Liew, director of the Polk County Health Department, …

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