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Wesleylife is transforming the aging experience by focusing on the potential, purpose, and health and well-being of older adults – it’s all about the Spirit of living.

Wesleylife Offers Most comprehensive health and Well-being networks for Older adultsWesleylife has eight integrated Health and Well-being networks serving 15 counties in iowa. Wesleylife ceo rob Kretzinger said, “Wesleylife is continually building more collaborative relationships with major health systems, hospitals, physicians, healthcare partners, senior living communities and others. it’s not about serving more people as much as impacting their health and well-being.”

Wesleylife’s journey in establishing these networks has completely transformed the organization. it started as a single senior living community on grand avenue in des Moines, Wesley acres, and has blossomed to a multi-faceted organization no longer constrained by brick-and-mortar. Wesleylife’s goal is to offer older adults, wherever they call home, a wide range of service choices that fit their circumstances and wishes. last year, Wesleylife served more than 9,000 individuals.

greater Des Moines area networks there are two Health and Well-being networks serving the greater des Moines area – the West des Moines network is headquartered at edgewater, 9225 cascade ave.; and des Moines network, based at Wesley acres, 3520 grand avenue.

these local networks offer on-campus independent and assisted living, premier memory support, long-term healthcare, short-term rehabilitation, and the dahl adult day center; and community-based services including hospice, home healthcare, home care aide and public health nursing, personal services, nutritious home-delivered meals, and door-through-door transportation.

Making a Difference in Des Moines’ Well-beingWesleylife has for nearly 70 years been making changes in greater des Moines that are having a big impact on the well-being the community many call home. it’s time to stop dreaming about a healthy lifestyle; it’s time to become part of the movement. take the next step. Join Wesleylife as a team member or volunteer; refer a friend or family member to Wesleylife’s community-based services; or come live in one of our communities for Healthy living.

WESLEYLIFE

5508 nW 88th StreetJohnston

(515) 271-6789www.wesleylife.org

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Wesleylife is transforming the aging experience by focusing on the potential, purpose, and health and well-being of older adults – it’s all about the Spirit of living.

Wesleylife Offers Most comprehensive health and Well-being networks for Older adultsWesleylife has eight integrated Health and Well-being networks serving 15 counties in iowa. Wesleylife ceo rob Kretzinger said, “Wesleylife is continually building more collaborative relationships with major health systems, hospitals, physicians, healthcare partners, senior living communities and others. it’s not about serving more people as much as impacting their health and well-being.”

Wesleylife’s journey in establishing these networks has completely transformed the organization. it started as a single senior living community on grand avenue in des Moines, Wesley acres, and has blossomed to a multi-faceted organization no longer constrained by brick-and-mortar. Wesleylife’s goal is to offer older adults, wherever they call home, a wide range of service choices that fit their circumstances and wishes. last year, Wesleylife served more than 9,000 individuals.

greater Des Moines area networks there are two Health and Well-being networks serving the greater des Moines area – the West des Moines network is headquartered at edgewater, 9225 cascade ave.; and des Moines network, based at Wesley acres, 3520 grand avenue.

these local networks offer on-campus independent and assisted living, premier memory support, long-term healthcare, short-term rehabilitation, and the dahl adult day center; and community-based services including hospice, home healthcare, home care aide and public health nursing, personal services, nutritious home-delivered meals, and door-through-door transportation.

Making a Difference in Des Moines’ Well-beingWesleylife has for nearly 70 years been making changes in greater des Moines that are having a big impact on the well-being the community many call home. it’s time to stop dreaming about a healthy lifestyle; it’s time to become part of the movement. take the next step. Join Wesleylife as a team member or volunteer; refer a friend or family member to Wesleylife’s community-based services; or come live in one of our communities for Healthy living.

WESLEYLIFE

5508 nW 88th StreetJohnston

(515) 271-6789www.wesleylife.org

Cosmetic surgery is quickly becoming a popular, acceptable choice for boosting self-esteem, as well as turning back the hands of time. Dr. Brent Koch and Dr. Cody Koch, board-certified facial plastic surgeons, can help you achieve your aesthetic vision, with safety our top priority and natural results always our goal.

At Koch Facial Plastic Surgery & Spa, our patients are the focus of everything we do. We strive not only for outstanding results, but also to make your experience personal, comfortable, and enjoyable.

One of the first, and now the largest provider of Botox® and Juvederm® in the state of Iowa, means you can rest-assured in our hands. Being in the top 1% of all Botox® and Juvederm® providers in the country means safety and confidence for our patients. After all, we only do faces.

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(l-r): Dr. Brenton Koch, Dr. Cody Koch

4855 Mills Civic Parkway, #100West Des Moines(515) 277-5555 www.kochmd.com

You have no higher priority than the wellbeing of your loved ones. The health care professionals at Des Moines University Family Medicine Clinic share that priority. With an emphasis on wellness and prevention, our providers focus on getting to know you and your family and tailoring a health plan to your needs.

Our experts provide comprehensive care to people of all ages. Because we are affiliated with a medical school, our clinicians are more than just providers; they’re researchers, mentors and teachers, training the next generation of health

care professionals. Your whole family will benefit from their expertise and dedication to medicine.

Enjoy the best care possible for you and your loved ones. No matter your health concerns, we’ll care for you – not as a set of medical conditions, but as a whole person.

Des Moines University: FaMily MeDicine

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(l-r): Noreen O’Shea, D.O., FaaFp; paul volker, M.D., FaaFp; amy Crane, MpaS, pa-C; Tabassum Taqi, M.D.; Steven Harder, D.O., FaaFp; Casey Clor, M.D.; Yogesh Shah, M.D., M.p.H., FaaFM; april vargus, MpaS, pa-C; Bret ripley, D.O., FaCOFp; and Jolene givant, MpaS, pa-C. Not pictured: Dan Chambers, MpaS, pa-C, and Sheila garner, pa-C.

3200 grand avenueDes Moines(515) 271-1710 www.dmu.edu

“The MosT Preferred orThoPaedic surgeons in The region”While one clinic with a simple x-ray machine existed at its founding in 1955, now DMOS’ comprehensive service lines allow patients a one-stop approach to orthopaedic care for their injuries and conditions. These services include digital x-rays, MRI, an Urgent Injury Clinic, an Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center and on-site physical therapy and hand therapy.

A lot is changing in healthcare landscape, and that includes the world of healthcare specialists as well. “It is important that among all of the healthcare changes we’ve experienced, that

the patient remains at the heart of every decision we make here at DMOS,” explains Dr. Lynn Nelson, a senior partner and Spine Surgeon at Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons.

So what is in store for the future? “We continue to bring on highly talented surgeons and staff to meet the growing needs in all of our clinics,” states Dr. Nelson. “We are also exploring other service lines to ensure we’re meeting the needs of the greater Des Moines community.”

DMOS’ commitment is to honor the vision of its founders, while continuing to improve the quality of care for each patient.

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l-r: Dr. David vittetoe, Dr. Bryan Den Hartog, Dr. patrick Sullivan, Dr. Jason Sullivan, Dr. Matthew DeWall

6001 Westown parkwayWest Des Moines(515) 224-1414www.dmos.com

Tell us about your business or practice, your people or services. In 2011, Dr. Folkers joined Dr. Bergman to create a Triple Board Certified team that is now known as Bergman Folkers Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery. Together, they are dedicated to providing beautiful and natural results that exceed all desires. Our team gives you guidance and support as you select a procedure that best fits your needs, leading to positive and potentially life-changing results.

What sets your business apart? We like to say, some have great genes and others have great surgeons. Our 34 years of

experience sets us apart in cosmetic as well as reconstructive surgery. For us, every doctor-patient relationship is built on trust.

Tell us about new advancements/procedures at your practice. We are one of the few offices carrying the ZO Advanced Skin Health Solutions product line. And we are excited about the newest technology in non-surgical facial rejuvenation and body contouring!

Bergman Folkers Plastic surgery

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l-r: Dr. Bryan Folkers, Dr. Ronald Bergman

2000 grand Avenue Des Moines(515) 222-1111 www.bergmanfolkers.com

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines continues to grow to meet the health care needs of Central Iowans.

We are excited to open the William C. Knapp Emergency Department and Trauma Center this summer at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. This new facility will provide our medical teams the tools and technology to care for critically ill and injured patients. Upon its completion, construction will begin on a new, larger home for the Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department, the area’s first verified pediatric trauma center.

In addition, we are pleased to have recently opened a new clinic for UnityPoint Clinic® Family Medicine – Northwest in Windsor Heights and are nearing completion of an extensive renovation of the Family Medicine – East Des Moines clinic. And, come this fall we are proud to be opening the brand new Ankeny Medical Park.

Together, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, which includes UnityPoint Clinic, UnityPoint at HomeTM, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Methodist West Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital and John Stoddard Cancer Center are putting patients at the center of health care.

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Des Moines

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1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines (515) 241-6212 www.unitypoint.org

What trends do you see emerging?“In a word, connectivity is essential to improving patient health,” says Mark Reece, M.D., The Iowa Clinic’s Chairman of the Board. “Connecting providers and patients through efficient, multi-platform communications systems allows us to deliver faster, better and more affordable care.”

Ultimately, connectivity helped The Iowa Clinic attain Wellmark’s No. 1 ranking among 13 peers in terms of Wellmark’s Value Index Score (VIS), a measure of quality and outcomes, says Reece. The Iowa Clinic also reduced

Wellmark patients’ overall cost by 5 percent.

“Our technology investments now connect physician-to-physician and patient-to-physician,” Reece says. “Our more-than 200 medical professionals have immediate access to one another, and providers and patients can communicate directly using the MyHealth patient portal.”

MyHealth allows The Iowa Clinic’s healthcare team to securely send patients messages, test results and more. It lets patients access that information anytime, from anywhere.

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Dr. Mark Reece, plastic Surgeon & Chair of The Iowa Clinic

Board of Directors

5950 University avenue, Suite 321West Des Moines(515) 875-9100www.iowaclinic.com

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines continues to grow to meet the health care needs of Central Iowans.

We are excited to open the William C. Knapp Emergency Department and Trauma Center this summer at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. This new facility will provide our medical teams the tools and technology to care for critically ill and injured patients. Upon its completion, construction will begin on a new, larger home for the Blank Children’s Hospital Emergency Department, the area’s first verified pediatric trauma center.

In addition, we are pleased to have recently opened a new clinic for UnityPoint Clinic® Family Medicine – Northwest in Windsor Heights and are nearing completion of an extensive renovation of the Family Medicine – East Des Moines clinic. And, come this fall we are proud to be opening the brand new Ankeny Medical Park.

Together, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, which includes UnityPoint Clinic, UnityPoint at HomeTM, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Methodist West Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital and John Stoddard Cancer Center are putting patients at the center of health care.

UnityPoint HealtH® – Des Moines

Des Moines

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1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines (515) 241-6212 www.unitypoint.org

Who’s YoUR PhaRmacist?If your only interaction with a pharmacist is your flu shot or a quick consultation on your new prescription, you are overlooking an important member of your healthcare team.

Every day, over 2,900 pharmacists are working in community pharmacies, clinics and hospitals across the state to improve the health of Iowans.

In addition to ensuring each medication that you and your family takes is safe and effective, pharmacists are providing wellness screenings, giving life-saving immunizations,

and helping patients control conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

The Iowa Pharmacy Association encourages you to choose one pharmacy and a pharmacist to be YOUR pharmacist – one who knows you, can recommend the right over-the-counter or prescription medications, and work with your physician to improve your health.

Your pharmacist is available and eager to answer your medication or health questions and help you achieve your wellness goals. Just ask!

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Pamela Key, RPh; Hammer Pharmacy, des Moines

8515 douglas Avenue, Suite 16des Moines(515) 270-0713www.iarx.org

Who’s YoUR PhaRmacist?If your only interaction with a pharmacist is your flu shot or a quick consultation on your new prescription, you are overlooking an important member of your healthcare team.

Every day, over 2,900 pharmacists are working in community pharmacies, clinics and hospitals across the state to improve the health of Iowans.

In addition to ensuring each medication that you and your family takes is safe and effective, pharmacists are providing wellness screenings, giving life-saving immunizations,

and helping patients control conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

The Iowa Pharmacy Association encourages you to choose one pharmacy and a pharmacist to be YOUR pharmacist – one who knows you, can recommend the right over-the-counter or prescription medications, and work with your physician to improve your health.

Your pharmacist is available and eager to answer your medication or health questions and help you achieve your wellness goals. Just ask!

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Pamela Key, RPh; Hammer Pharmacy, des Moines

8515 douglas Avenue, Suite 16des Moines(515) 270-0713www.iarx.org

For more than 30 years, AmeriHealth Caritas has specialized in helping individuals who are most in need to access quality health care and services. Our personal, community-based approach to care reaches members where they live, empowering them to make lasting changes that improve their health while reducing strains on the health care system. Everything we do and every decision we make starts with our members in mind.

We are excited to have been selected as one of the managed care organizations to serve the IA Health Link program.

We are looking forward to working with our members, their families and caregivers, providers and community organizations to ensure our members get the right care in the right setting at the right time.

Core to our mission is that every person should have access to quality health care and services. We are committed to making lasting improvements in the well-being of the families and communities we serve by ensuring they have access to the care and services they need.

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amerihealth caritas iowa leadership teamfront row (l-r): dr. victoria Sharp, Anthony (tony) timm, dr. Jason Kessler, Justin Leitzenback row (l-r): Chad piper, dr. Meghan Harris, Scott Stroman, Jeremy Morgan, Amy Muhlenbruck, Cheryl Harding

601 Locust Street, Suite 900des Moines(844) 411-0579iowaprovidernetwork@amerihealthcaritas.comwww.amerihealthcaritasia.com

What trends do you see emerging?During the last few years chunkier, plastic frames have been popular. We’re seeing a shift toward metal frames with a lot of color; especially purples and blues. Digital freeform lenses continue to dominate because of their increased clarity and wider field of view. hoW is styleyes unique? At StylEyes we excel at providing a great patient experience from start to finish. We strive to create a “wow” experience

for our patients. Our exclusive frames in all price ranges are selected from the best collections in the world. What is the neWest technology in your industry?Our field has seen rapid development in retinal imaging. Retinal imaging assists in detecting many eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy, tumors, and macular degeneration. StylEyes has the latest retinal imaging system, Optomap. It takes an unprecedented scan of the retina, four times wider than competing retinal imaging systems.

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(l-r): Dr. Kristina Wittrock and Dr. Heath Eckhart

6630 Mills civic parkway, Suite 6120West Des Moines(515) 225-6447 styleyesdm.com

What trends do you see emerging?During the last few years chunkier, plastic frames have been popular. We’re seeing a shift toward metal frames with a lot of color; especially purples and blues. Digital freeform lenses continue to dominate because of their increased clarity and wider field of view. hoW is styleyes unique? At StylEyes we excel at providing a great patient experience from start to finish. We strive to create a “wow” experience

for our patients. Our exclusive frames in all price ranges are selected from the best collections in the world. What is the neWest technology in your industry?Our field has seen rapid development in retinal imaging. Retinal imaging assists in detecting many eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy, tumors, and macular degeneration. StylEyes has the latest retinal imaging system, Optomap. It takes an unprecedented scan of the retina, four times wider than competing retinal imaging systems.

styleyes

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(l-r): Dr. Kristina Wittrock and Dr. Heath Eckhart

6630 Mills civic parkway, Suite 6120West Des Moines(515) 225-6447 styleyesdm.com

Tell us about new advancements/procedures at your practice. A Great Love company is home to Marian Homecare, Spirit Home Healthcare, Marian Homes and Iowa Safe Call. We offer skilled nursing, Consumer Directed Attendant Care (CDAC), emergency response, homemaker and hands-on personal care services through private pay, Medicare and Medicaid.

What trends do you see emerging? Americans desire to “age in place with dignity” in their home. Addressing their chronic complex conditions requires a multi-disciplinary approach of care. Our companies, offering many services, are positioned

perfectly to achieve this.

What is the newest technology in your industry? Alert systems, home equipment and remodeling can create a healthcare setting in the home. This creates options besides admitting patients to costly nursing facilities.

Can you offer some tips to prevent common complaints? Communicate with your healthcare agency. Make sure they can meet your needs and openly discuss any questions or concerns with staff. We are here to serve you.

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Tom Moreland, CeO

12026 ridgmont DriveUrbandale(515) 221-9155www.agreatlovecompany.com

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