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05/29/2026

Drake University Occupational Therapy is excited to host the next Memory Café-a welcoming, supportive space for individuals with mild to moderate cognitive changes and their care partners to connect, engage, and thrive.

This FREE community program offers meaningful activities, social connection, and opportunities to support cognitive health in a relaxed, stigma-free environment. Led by Drake OTD students and faculty, the Memory Café is designed to foster joy, purpose, and belonging for both members of the caregiving dyad.

💙 We need your help!
We’re currently seeking participants to join this special initiative. If you know someone living with memory changes (e.g., early dementia, mild cognitive impairment) and their caregiver, please help us spread the word!

👥 Who should attend?
Individuals with mild–moderate cognitive impairment
A family member, friend, or caregiver

Your connections matter. Share this opportunity with your networks to help us build a supportive and engaging community from the very beginning.

Together, we can create a space where connection replaces isolation and meaningful moments matter.

05/28/2026

Here’s where some of our Pharmacy, Drake University Occupational Therapy Department, and Drake University Athletic Training Program graduates are headed next. Look out, healthcare world! 🚀💫

05/27/2026

Meanwhile in nursing… 🗒️🩺☕️🍩

ABSN students shared some POVs from a busy finals week full of caffeine, donuts, and plenty of group study sessions.

05/26/2026

Bringing digital connections to campus 💻🧠💊

Our third cohort of Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology students recently completed their online program and got to meet their peers on campus! With their new degrees, these professional psychologists are now able to further support their clients with the ability to prescribe medications.

05/22/2026

Life After Graduation 🧑‍🎓💊

A few days before they became Doctors, fourth-year pharmacy students reunited with their classmates and faculty after a year of clinical rotations to celebrate their accomplishments and prepare for the next steps in their careers.

Additionally, three award winners were announced: Seth Simonson received the Outstanding Community Practice Pharmacy Graduate Award, Bella Smith received the Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award, and Madelynn Aeilts received the Karbeling Memorial Leadership Award. 🏆

A special thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring this event, and to Amee Gasser, Venus Barnes, and Brett Barker for coming to speak to students.

05/21/2026

Leaving a legacy ❤️‍🩹

Last week, we celebrated the Drake University Athletic Training Program Class of 2026 as they prepared for their graduation. These students faced challenges and tackled their curriculum and clinical experiences with perseverance and grit, and we have no doubt they’ll make Drake proud as certified athletic trainers 💪🩹🩼🩸

05/19/2026

CPHS Commencement 2026🎓

Congratulations to our newest PharmDs, OTDs, Athletic Trainers, Masters of Health Informatics and Analytics and Masters of Clinical Pscyhopharmacology. You have worked SO hard to get here, but we are sad to see you go. 💙

05/15/2026

Have you ever wondered who did the splits in the pill costume? Meet Lucy Hemann, the senior HSCI Healthcare Administration student who served as the CPHS Communications Intern for the 2025-26 year. 🤩

Throughout her internship, Lucy helped create many of the posts on this page as well as our newsletters, articles, signage, and more. This week, she completed the experience by presenting to faculty and staff on key findings from our email newsletter analytics and provided valuable insight for best practices moving forward.

Congratulations to Lucy and all of our other undergraduate Health Sciences students who will walk the stage on Sunday morning!

05/13/2026

Pinning ceremony! 📌✈️🏥

Last week we celebrated our P3, O2, and Health Sciences intern students as they received their name tags and pins to symbolize the completion of their didactic education and their entry into experiential learning.

Wherever they’re going next for their rotation, fieldwork, internship, or capstone; whether it’s here in Des Moines or across the country, we know they’re going to do great things.

05/12/2026

Last week, we celebrated the accomplishments of our undergraduate Health Sciences seniors, who graduate in just a few short days! Two especially exceptional students were recognized: Brittany and Magnus 🎓

Brittany received the 2026 Health Sciences Experiential Student of the Year award, and Magnus received the 2026 Health Sciences Engaged Leader award. Congratulations to both of them!🎉

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2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50311

Telephone

+15152714049

Website

http://www.drake.edu/cphs

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