Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can burn, and cause multiple trips to the bathroom, making them both painful and disruptive. What is a UTI? UTIs are the second most-frequent bacterial infection and they occur in your urinary system, which includes the bladder, urethra, kidneys, and uterus. However, UTIs most commonly impact the urethra and bladder. Women are at a […]
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Direct primary care (DPC) continues to make an impact on health outcomes, engagement, and the total cost of care. None of this would be possible without our dedicated staff and providers who are committed and dedicated to the patient members they serve. We are grateful for our care team who are the reason that we […]
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Change your habits, change your life Many people are planning on making 2023, the year that they become healthier and happier. There are many studies that show that healthy habits help people to live longer and avoid or delay serious illnesses. For many, behavior change is difficult, but it can be done more easily with support. […]
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As winter approaches, some people experience the “winter blues,” feeling sad from shorter days, climbing into bed earlier, and not ready to wake up on dark mornings. “Winter blues” are different from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression related to the change in seasons. SAD begins and ends at the same time every […]
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Let us make sure that health concerns don’t take over your celebrations. The holidays are a time of celebration, but they also come with certain health hazards. Whether it’s an injury during decorating or increased blood pressure from excess food, you need to be careful this holiday season. We’ve outlined 3 common health problems that […]
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Reactive versus proactive care Healthcare is the key term used to define the medical care and services used to treat individuals in a community, (for example, the “healthcare system”) the one-word term is often misinterpreted as health care (two words), which describes the measures taken to focus on, protect, or improve an individual’s overall health. […]
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Personal hygiene begins and ends with your hands With RSV, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses on the rise again, it is important to be properly washing your hands at the correct times to prevent sickness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call hand washing “a do-it-yourself vaccine” and suggest you remember the five […]
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What are the different ways to contact your provider at Exemplar Care? At Exemplar Care, we are offering a better way to gain access to the health care you deserve. There is a different and better way to do primary care than calling for an appointment, waiting in the waiting room, and only seeing your […]
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Assistance during COVID encourages the establishment of long-term partnership The summer of 2020 marked the height of uncertainty about COVID-19. While some businesses were beginning to return to relatively normal operations, there was still plenty of confusion about what to do if—or when—a staff member tested positive for the virus. It was July when that […]
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If you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, you generally have a lot of questions for your doctor such as treatment options, lifestyle changes, other health complications, and where to go to learn more. Many people find it increasingly difficult to gather enough information from their provider, due to short visits […]
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