Get a Sneak Peek of Direct Primary and Urgent Care Membership Are you ready to experience healthcare as never before? At Exemplar Care, we believe that healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and personalized for everyone. That’s why, we offer a direct primary and urgent care membership-based model that puts you in control of your healthcare. […]
Read More
Dr. Jon Van Der Veer explains the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimous vote to add the COVID vaccine to childhood vaccine schedules. He answers that that means, when it could take effect, and why he made the decision to vaccinate his children. He also explains why he believes mandates shouldn’t be considered. Listen […]
Read More
Supporting locally owned businesses – it is part of our DNA, is it part of yours? As a locally owned business, we are proud to call Des Moines home. Local businesses are a vital part of the community. They provide jobs, generate tax revenue, and help boost the local economy. When local businesses succeed, communities […]
Read More
Many people donate old clothes to good causes but what about underwear and socks? Socks are the most requested item of clothing from homeless people, but few people donate them. If you are asked what you do with your old underwear or socks, you’d probably say that you throw them out because they have worn […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
Children across Central Iowa are getting ready to head back to school in the coming days. Exemplar Care’s Stacy Hennigar, MSN, ARNP, offers up the tips below to ensure your kids are ready to go when that bell rings to start the 2022-23 school year. Get Your Vaccinations There are a number of immunizations required […]
Read MoreAccording to a news release from the Polk County Health Department, the capacity of Polk County hospitals is currently limited because of COVID-19 and staffing shortages. 5/26/22 Read more about the shortage: Des Moines Register Article > KCCI News Story > If you are in need of medical care, please consider visiting an urgent […]
Read More
Whether you are suffering from a headache or a migraine, it is worth your time to connect with a healthcare professional. Learn more about the symptoms and differences between between migraines and headaches, and how a healthcare professional can help: Headaches > Migraines >
Read More
Headaches might feel like something you can manage on your own, but there’s often an underlying cause that can be addressed. Read this blog to find out why it is worth your time to connect with a healthcare professional the next time you have a headache. A headache might seem like something you can push […]
Read More
1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. Mental health conditions impact 1 in 5 U.S. adults each year, yet many feel alone in their experiences because it isn’t openly talked about. We believe discussing mental health conditions in day-to-day life or conversations between coworkers or friends can help raise […]
Read More