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Patient Supported on Weight Loss Journey

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West Des Moines woman finds a listening ear, motivating partner in Dr. Jon While grieving the loss of her father, Joy Munsterman decided she was ready to make some major life changes. At the heaviest she had ever been, the West Des Moines resident turned to Dr. Jon Van Der Veer at Exemplar Care to […]

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QuikTrip: ‘If Our Employees are Happy, We’re Happy’

Employee Benefits

With 900+ stores in 15 states, delivering a healthcare benefit to employees can be a challenge for a company like QuikTrip. In Exemplar Care, the Tulsa, Oklahoma based company has found the perfect partner to offer the nearly 200 employees at its Des Moines metro stores easy access to high quality care. In its smaller […]

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Nutrition is a Building Block for Health

Health Tips

Nutrition is essential to your health. Food gives your body the building blocks it needs to grow throughout your lifetime, fend off seasonal sniffles and feel energized to take on each day. No one food or specific diet can prevent illness or health issues, but a thoughtful approach to eating is an important way to […]

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Women’s Health

Health Tips

While many of the same health conditions affect both men and women, women have unique health care needs due to their reproductive organs. At Exemplar Care Direct Primary Care (DPC), the team provides care that addresses your specific health and wellness needs. What is women’s health? Women’s health is a special area of medicine that […]

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Why You Need a Primary Care Provider

Direct Primary Care

At Exemplar Care, we believe primary care is the backbone of the health care system. Most health care providers agree that early detection and preventative care are essential to keeping people healthy and lowering the overall cost of providing care. It’s Personal Your primary care provider (PCP) knows you, your medical history, family history and […]

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Our Direct Primary Care plans help recruit and retain employees

Direct Primary Care

If you’re an employer with fewer than 50 employees spinning your wheels trying to recruit and retain the best and brightest in today’s ultra-competitive workforce, we can help. A recent survey shows that Direct Primary Care (DPC) plans like those offered at Exemplar Care serve as an enticing “carrot” to those currently looking for work. […]

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Are your employees open to Direct Primary Care? They sure are.

Direct Primary Care

Are your employees open to Direct Primary Care? They sure are. Hint Health, recently conducted a survey of U.S. consumers to gain insight on how well employees understand Direct Primary Care (DPC) and what their level of interest in participating in a DPC plan is. The findings showed that greater than 80% of respondents indicated […]

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February is American Heart Awareness Month

Health Tips

February is American Heart Awareness Month, a time for all people to focus on their cardiovascular health.  Many factors contribute to heart disease. The CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading factor for heart disease and stroke. What is high blood pressure? A […]

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Get to Know Your Thyroid

Health Tips

January is Thyroid Health Awareness Month. Take a moment to learn about thyroid health as we start the new year. Prevalence and Impact of Thyroid Disease An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Around 60 percent of those with a thyroid condition are not aware of it. The causes of thyroid […]

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