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Infographic on frostbite, showing stages (Frostnip, Superficial, Severe) and symptoms like skin discoloration and numbness. Includes prevention tips and treatment steps, such as dressing in layers, staying dry, and warming affected areas.

Protect Yourself from Frostbite

Health Tips

Protecting Yourself in Freezing Temperatures Winter in the Midwest can be as dangerous as it is beautiful. With temperatures frequently plunging below freezing and bitter winds, frostbite is a real risk. Whether shoveling snow or taking a brisk walk, understanding how to prevent frostbite is essential to staying safe in our unpredictable winters. Winter weather […]

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Dr Jon Van Der Veer explaining the work and services at Mulberry ST clinic to Des Moines fire and Mayor Connie Boesen from City of Dews Moines

Strengthening Community Health

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Exemplar Care’s Partnerships with Central Iowa Shelter & Services and the Des Moines Fire Department Mayor Connie Bosen visited the Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Clinic on Mulberry Street, accompanied by Des Moines Fire Department Assistant Chief, Percy Coleman, a key advocate for community health who is instrumental in DMFD’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program. They met […]

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September is Healthy Aging Month

Health Tips

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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Exemplar Care Clinic at Mulberry Street

Direct Primary Care

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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Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling Finds a Reliable Health Benefit with Exemplar Care

Employee Benefits

  “Exemplar Care immediately stood out as the ideal partner to meet our primary healthcare needs. Their dedication to addressing our specific business needs and providing our team with quick access to care without any copays or fees is invaluable.” – Cathy and DuWayne McDaniel, Owners, Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling   Bryant Iowa Heating […]

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Hy-Vee Health’s Holistic Approach to Mental Health

Direct Primary Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hy-Vee is raising awareness of the impact of mental health in the nation and how to support the millions who are affected. We’ve created a series of videos providing important information and helpful advice from a team of health and wellness professionals at Hy-Vee. Dr. Daniel Fick, Chief […]

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Affordable, Accessible Healthcare for All

Direct Primary Care

Simplify healthcare with Exemplar Care’s Direct Primary Care model. Healthcare is constantly changing. For patients, doctors, and healthcare administrators alike, the only thing that seems certain is uncertainty. Insurance rules change, premiums and deductibles rise every year, and finding out the cost of medical services feels impossible. But what if I told you there’s a […]

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Hy-Vee Becomes Joint Owner of Exemplar Care

Direct Primary Care

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 30, 2024) Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it has become a joint owner of Exemplar Care as it works to bring more affordable primary care and urgent care services to Iowa patients and employers. Under the agreement, Exemplar Care medical clinics will be renamed to Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, offering […]

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Exemplar Care Appoints Dr. Michael Line as Head of Patient Care

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Des Moines, Iowa (September 26,2023) Exemplar Care announced that Michael Line, MD, MMM, will serve as the organization’s Head of Patient Care effective immediately. In this leadership role for Exemplar Care, Dr. Line will assume oversight for leading the medical staff and care process. Dr. Line’s previous leadership roles include Chief Medical Officer at Unity […]

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Celebrating a Milestone: A Special Birthday for a Special Member Patient

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This week, we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone for one of our patients who turned 70 years old. For weeks, he faced homelessness, living on the streets and waiting for housing. Despite the hardships, he always trusted Exemplar Care Mulberry St. Clinic for his medical needs. When our team learned that he was admitted to the […]

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