Exemplar Care Clinic at Mulberry Street
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 urgent and primary care clinic provides crucial healthcare to Des Moines’ most vulnerable populations, particularly those homeless or underserved.
A Clinic with a Community-Centered Mission
The Mulberry Street clinic is more than a healthcare facility; it’s a cornerstone of community health. Our partnership with Central Iowa Shelter & Services, allows us to reach those who face significant barriers to care. Many of our patients are Medicaid members seeking both primary and urgent care. Being connected to CISS lets us deliver essential services where they are needed most, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the care they deserve.
Comprehensive Primary and Urgent Care for the Community
At Exemplar Care, we meet diverse healthcare needs through a wide range of services. Our primary care helps manage chronic conditions, provides preventative care, and promotes overall wellness. This benefits individuals and reduces strain on emergency services, improving public health.
When urgent care is necessary, our clinic provides timely, efficient treatment. By offering primary and urgent care, we address the community’s immediate and long-term health needs, ensuring access to care when needed most.
Accessible, Walk-In Services for All
Accessibility is central to our community-focused approach. At Exemplar Care’s Mulberry Street clinic, no appointment is needed—patients can simply walk in during operating hours. This model is especially important for those without the stability or resources to schedule appointments in advance. By removing this barrier, we ensure everyone in our community can access the care they need.
Supporting Community Health Through Our Care Management Team
Exemplar Care’s commitment to community health extends beyond medical services. Our Care Management Team supports patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing essential resources. This includes help with presumptive Medicaid enrollment, ensuring eligible individuals can quickly secure coverage.
Recognizing that transportation can be a barrier, our team also helps arrange rides to and from medical appointments. Additionally, our Care Management Team connects patients with vital resources such as housing, food assistance, and mental health services. By addressing these social determinants of health, we help to build a healthier, more resilient community.
Serving the Most Vulnerable with Dignity
Many patients at our Mulberry Street clinic are experiencing homelessness and face unique challenges in accessing healthcare, including financial barriers, lack of transportation. Our clinic is designed to meet these challenges head-on by offering a welcoming, accessible healthcare option.
Through our partnership with Central Iowa Shelter & Services, we provide more than medical care, we offer a pathway to stability and better health outcomes. By addressing both medical and social needs, we help to uplift the most vulnerable members of our community, fostering a healthier, more equitable society.
A Commitment to Community Well-Being
At Exemplar Care, we are deeply committed to the health and well-being of our community. Our healthcare professionals approach each patient with compassion, dignity, and respect, understanding that community health depends on the health of its individuals. By providing high-quality healthcare to the residents of Central Iowa Shelter & Services and the surrounding community, we are working to build a stronger, healthier Des Moines for all.
Join Us in Building a Healthier Community
We invite you to learn more about Exemplar Care and our work at the Mulberry Street clinic. Together, we can strengthen our community by ensuring everyone has access to the healthcare they need.
Visit us today and see how Exemplar Care is making a difference, one patient at a time.
