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Healthy Aging

September is Healthy Aging Month

Health Tips

Stay healthy as you age! It’s never to late to make changes which can improve your health, and your life. We have created this three part series to help you and those around you learn more about aging well: Part 1: 6 Tips for Aging Well Part 2: Implications of Aging Part 3: Healthy Aging […]

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Back to School: Ready for the Bell to Ring

News

Children across Central Iowa are getting ready to head back to school in the coming days. Exemplar Care’s Stacy Hennigar, MSN, ARNP, offers up the tips below to ensure your kids are ready to go when that bell rings to start the 2023-24 school year. Get Your Vaccinations There are a number of immunizations required […]

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Staying healthy and having fun at the Iowa State Fair

Health Tips

The 2022 Iowa State Fair is right around the corner! The staff at Exemplar Care loves the Iowa State Fair  and here are five things that we do not want to miss this year: Record Setting Fun: There will be a Guinness World Record Attempt on Saturday, August 20th for the largest corn hole tournament. […]

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Take time to relax to improve your quality of life

Health Tips

“Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is relax.” Mark Black Exploring relaxation can help you give yourself a mental break when you are stressed. Stress has been linked to many health conditions, from heart problems to dementia, so using relaxation techniques can boost your overall well-being and improve your quality of life.  How […]

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Woman with ear pain

How do you know if ear pain is serious enough to see a doctor?

Health Tips

Earache is a common problem, particularly in children. It can be worrying, but it’s usually caused by a minor infection and will often get better in a few days without treatment.  What are the signs and symptoms of earache? Earache can be a sharp, dull, or burning pain in the ear that comes and goes […]

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Girl Drinking Water

Drink Water and Stay Hydrated

Health Tips

Drinking plenty of water is a simple yet vital part of maintaining good health. If you don’t drink enough water each day, you risk becoming dehydrated. Warning signs of dehydration include weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, or urine that’s dark in color. Water has no calories, so it can also help with managing body […]

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Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care

A Modern Healthcare Solution Are you uninsured? Does your insurance have a high copay and high deductible? Do you long for more meaningful conversations with your primary care provider about your health concerns? Would you appreciate the convenience of scheduling same-day or next-day appointments? Whenever there is a need, Exemplar Care provides a way for […]

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Convenient Access to Quality Care a ‘Game Changer’

Direct Primary Care

Des Moines family finds comfort in the providers of Exemplar Care As any parent with a child in the home can tell you, there is no predicting when a doctor visit is going to be needed. From earaches that hit in the middle of the night to sports injuries that require a look on the […]

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A Breath of Fresh Air

Direct Primary Care

Ease of access, high quality care, and cost-effective services set Exemplar Care apart. When he began looking for a new primary care provider, Joe had three priorities. He wanted easy access to care, he wanted an option that was cost effective, and he wanted a provider who was willing to take the time to get […]

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