June is Men’s Health Month – a time to raise awareness of preventable medical issues and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. Studies show that men are less likely to seek healthcare than women and often experience health difficulties that can go unnoticed or neglected. As such, men tend to have higher […]
Read MoreAccording to a news release from the Polk County Health Department, the capacity of Polk County hospitals is currently limited because of COVID-19 and staffing shortages. 5/26/22 Read more about the shortage: Des Moines Register Article > KCCI News Story > If you are in need of medical care, please consider visiting an urgent […]
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Urgent care offers a more convenient and affordable way to get help. It’s where you go when you have a medical problem, NOT a medical emergency. Most importantly, you can get the care you need without the wait. At Exemplar Care Urgent Care, we provide high-quality medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our Urgent […]
Read MoreTo help reduce the current burden on hospitals, consider visiting urgent care instead of the ER. Knowing when to go to Urgent Care or the ER can be confusing. The most important thing is to get the right care, from the right place. It is important to get appropriate treatment for health needs. The difference […]
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Whether you are suffering from a headache or a migraine, it is worth your time to connect with a healthcare professional. Learn more about the symptoms and differences between between migraines and headaches, and how a healthcare professional can help: Headaches > Migraines >
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Headaches might feel like something you can manage on your own, but there’s often an underlying cause that can be addressed. Read this blog to find out why it is worth your time to connect with a healthcare professional the next time you have a headache. A headache might seem like something you can push […]
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Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans are affected by migraine? The chronic condition can cause debilitating symptoms and deserves compassion. In recognition of National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month this June, we want to help people who experience migraine identify triggers and find resources to manage symptoms and live full lives. You can […]
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Life is a contact sport – and as temps rise outside, so do the number of activity-related injuries we see in both Urgent and Primary Care. From weekend warriors to young athletes, during the warmer months, we treat significantly more lacerations, pulled muscles, sprains, strains, and joint injuries. If you are looking forward to being […]
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1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. Mental health conditions impact 1 in 5 U.S. adults each year, yet many feel alone in their experiences because it isn’t openly talked about. We believe discussing mental health conditions in day-to-day life or conversations between coworkers or friends can help raise […]
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See something NEW, CHANGING, or UNUSUAL? Visit Exemplar Care, if you see any suspicious changes with your skin. #melanomamonday The Number One Sign of Melanoma Unfortunately, an estimated 197,700 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2022., 50% of these will be invasive. Catching skin cancer early is the key to […]
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