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 of herself, Suzie appreciates the time she is given at Exemplar Care. Suzie was one of the […]
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November is American Diabetes Month, and if you’re living with diabetes, Thanksgiving can be difficult to manage. From tempting, sugary desserts to carb-heavy sides, it’s easy for blood sugar levels to fluctuate. The Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care team offers up these helpful tips for managing your diabetes in a safe, healthy way this Thanksgiving: Monitor […]
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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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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 MoreExemplar Care, a direct primary clinic based in the Des Moines metro, has moved and is expanding its clinic to create the first around the clock urgent care in the region. Exemplar Care was founded by Jon Van Der Veer, DO, who leads operations at the clinic. The clinic is located just a block of […]
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