September is Cholesterol Awareness Month, a great time to take charge of your heart health. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. Understanding your cholesterol levels and taking steps to manage them early can make all the difference in preventing chronic diseases. Cholesterol levels are […]
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At Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, we provide exceptional healthcare services that’s both convenient and accessible. Recently, Sybil, one of our valued members, shared her family’s experience, emphasizing the benefits of our Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership—especially for families like hers. A Family Emergency A week ago, Sybil’s husband and son were involved in a […]
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As we enter September, a month dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness, it’s an important time to reflect on the significance of mental health and the role we can all play in supporting one another. At Exemplar Care, our mission is to provide accessible, personalized, compassionate care to our community, and part of that […]
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Stay healthy as you age! It’s never to late to make changes which can improve your health, and your life. We have created this three part series to help you and those around you learn more about aging well: Part 1: 6 Tips for Aging Well Part 2: Implications of Aging Part 3: Healthy Aging […]
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Effective communication with your primary care provider is essential for healthy aging. Whether you’re seeing a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, a strong doctor-patient relationship leads to better health outcomes. Why is good communication important? When you have open and clear communication with your healthcare provider, you’re more likely to understand your health challenges […]
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The major implication of healthy aging is that we live longer. That is a good outcome, however, living longer means that we increase in age and older age brings with it an increased risk for a number of chronic diseases. We all know that aging causes wrinkles and gray hair but what else is considered […]
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We know it’s not just about living longer; it’s about enjoying a healthier and happier extended life. To do this, you need to take care of your physical, mental, and cognitive health. Check out our top tips for healthy aging: 1. Watch what you eat and drink While it may seem like common sense, maintaining […]
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Empowering Community Health at Central Iowa Shelter & Services At Exemplar Care, our mission extends beyond individual patient care to fostering the overall health of our community. Our clinic on Mulberry Street, connected to Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS), yet accessible from a separate entrance, embodies this commitment. Open Monday through Friday, our walk-in […]
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What is strep throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils that is more common in children than adults but does affect individuals of all ages. Commonly mistaken for a sore throat or common cold, especially during the winter season, strep throat accounts for only a fraction of sore throats. The […]
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What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease that causes bones to decrease in mass and density, becoming frail and easily breakable. It often goes undetected because there are typically not symptoms associated with the early stages of bone loss until a fracture occurs. For this reason, it’s important to visit your primary care […]
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