Putting the ‘Care’ Back in Health Care The traditional model of receiving primary health care left Brendan Phelps frustrated. He felt his providers spent too little time with him and that care was being dictated by myriad forces outside of the exam room. When he learned that a new kind of care was coming to […]
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Surgeon Has a Special Appreciation for Exemplar Care Approach As a plastic surgeon with a bustling practice, Suzie Kuhnen, DO, knows first-hand how important it is for physicians to spend time with their patients. When she needs care herself, Suzie appreciates the time she is given at Exemplar Care. Suzie was one of the first […]
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November is American Diabetes Month, and if you are living with this chronic condition, the holidays–specifically Thanksgiving—can be difficult to manage. The Exemplar Care team offers up these tips for managing your diabetes in a safe and healthy way during the holiday weekend: Test your blood sugar before and after the meal. If you have […]
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It might be hard to believe that something as simple as smiling is actually good for your health, mood, and moods of those around you. Multiple studies show that smiling benefits us in a variety of ways. Here are some of the main advantages Smiles Relieve Stress More than just improving your general mood, smiling […]
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A Closer Look at the Delta Variant From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and providers have been on alert for variants in the original virus. Put simply, a variant is an evolution of the virus, typically making it more contagious, stronger or both. During the last 18 months several variants have been identified, […]
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Des Moines Man Impressed by Dr. Jon’s Willingness to ‘Go to Bat’ for Him As a diabetic, Ken Sundet Jones thrives on consistency. The one-size-fits-all type of patient care he found commonplace at large clinics simply wasn’t working for him. In Dr. Jon Van Der Veer of Exemplar Care, he found a partner in care […]
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More than a Provider, Dr. Jon Serves as an Advocate St. Charles family benefits from individualized approach that is the hallmark of Exemplar Care Raising two boys who require more specialized health care than most, Laura Leszczynski has become very familiar with visits to the doctor’s office. Often feeling lost after short appointments in large […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Katie Kuehner, D.O. Urgent Care Medical Director Vaccination is in full swing this spring. Hey, all! This week we are going to recap all three vaccine options. Which, actually – spoiler alert – is not controversial at all. As a reminder, experts still universally agree that the best vaccine is the one you can […]
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By Dr. Katie Kuehner, Urgent Care Medical Director CDC is loosening restrictions on the vaccinated, but then I heard about this “B117 variant”… What do I need to know? SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the disease known as COVID-19. B117 is a variant or mutation in the virus, making it just another version of […]
Read MoreDes Moines, Iowa (March 4, 2021): The Des Moines Airport Authority has partnered with Exemplar Care to provide travelers the convenience of onsite COVID testing at the Des Moines International Airport. Beginning March 4, 2021, Exemplar Care will offer three types of COVID tests at the airport: PCR, Rapid Antigen, and an Antibody test. International […]
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