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Woman with ear pain

How do you know if ear pain is serious enough to see a doctor?

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Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it’s usually caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment.  What are the signs and symptoms of earache? Earache can be a sharp, dull, or burning pain in the ear that comes and goes […]

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5 Reasons to choose Urgent Care instead of an Emergency Room (ER)

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Urgent care offers a more convenient and affordable way to get help. It’s where you go when you have a medical problem, NOT a medical emergency. Most importantly, you can get the care you need without the wait. At Exemplar Care Urgent Care, we provide high-quality medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our Urgent […]

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Urgent Care or ER?

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To help reduce the current burden on hospitals, consider visiting urgent care instead of the ER. Knowing when to go to Urgent Care or the ER can be confusing. The most important thing is to get the right care, from the right place. It is important to get appropriate treatment for health needs. The difference […]

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Managing Your Migraines

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Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans are affected by migraine? The chronic condition can cause debilitating symptoms and deserves compassion. In recognition of National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month this June, we want to help people who experience migraine identify triggers and find resources to manage symptoms and live full lives.   You can […]

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We’ll Help You Stay in the Game!

Urgent Care

Life is a contact sport – and as temps rise outside, so do the number of activity-related injuries we see in both Urgent and Primary Care. From weekend warriors to young athletes, during the warmer months, we treat significantly more lacerations, pulled muscles, sprains, strains, and joint injuries. If you are looking forward to being […]

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how to treat poison ivy

How to Treat Poison Ivy

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Most of the time poison ivy can be safely treated at home, but there are some situations when you will need to seek urgent medical care. According to the American Skin Association, about 85% of people in the United States are allergic to poison ivy, and about 10-15% are extremely allergic, which means their reactions are […]

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We offer on-site x-ray in our west des moines urgent care.

Exemplar Care Urgent Care Offers x-rays*

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When you present to the Urgent Care with an injury, you may need an x-ray.  You may think x-rays are only for broken bones, but did you know that they also play a key role in many other diagnostic purposes? Our onsite 24/7 x-ray* and caring, professional radiology staff deliver quick, compassionate care to ensure […]

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