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Welcome to VirtualMed Iowa! -Your trusted clinic for pediatrics and women's health.

*Now accepting BCBS/Midlands Choice/Cigna/UHC/HP, self pay & pending others!

04/08/2026

A conversation we see happening often in our clinic…

A woman comes in with symptoms she’s been trying to figure out for months… sometimes years.

She’s already been to multiple places.

One clinic helped with hormones…
Another handled a sick visit…
Another ordered labs…
Another talked about mental health…

But no one was really looking at the full picture. And she’s tired.

Tired of hopping from clinic to clinic.
Tired of retelling her story.
Tired of paying for multiple visits and still not having answers.

Women’s healthcare shouldn’t feel like that.

You shouldn’t have to search in back alleys of the healthcare system to piece together the care you need.

That’s part of why we built VirtualMed Iowa the way we did.

A place where women can come for:

• Perimenopause and menopause care
• Hormone therapy when appropriate
• Annual exams and Pap smears
• Mental health conversations
• Regular primary care and sick visits

All in one place. Not ten clinics with ten different opinions.

Just a relationship with a provider who actually sees the whole picture of your health.

Women deserve a primary care clinic that understands that hormones, mental health, preventative care, and everyday illness are all connected.

We’re still building at VirtualMed Iowa… But this is the kind of care we believe women deserve.

Rachel Frederick PA-C
VirtualMed Iowa
2610 Northridge Pkwy
Suite 103
Ames, IA 50010
515-520-8365

04/04/2026

We are closed today (Saturday) and all weekend for Easter! See you Monday for normal clinic hours.

03/30/2026

Check out our new sidewalk sign!

03/23/2026

What does it roughly cost to manage perimenopause or menopause?

Please keep in mind… copays can vary depending on your insurance and your specific symptoms!

And every patient is different… treatment and prescriptions may vary, and some may need additional medications or labs.

But here’s a common example of what this can look like at VirtualMed Iowa…

🟣 Co-pay @ Appointment: $25
🟣 Estradiol Product: $5-35/month
🟣 Progesterone Capsule: $10/month

No $500 downpayment. No $1,500 package. No $397/month supplement plan.

Simple, transparent, and aligned with how care should be delivered. I hope this helps!

VirtualMed Iowa
2610 Northridge Pkwy
Suite 103
Ames, IA 50010
515-520-8365 (call or txt)

03/09/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

VirtualMed Iowa is growing and Rachel needs some help!

We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our small but growing primary care clinic in Ames.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working closely with patients, building relationships, and being part of a positive clinic environment.

At VirtualMed Iowa, we believe healthcare should feel personal, welcoming, and simple for patients. We’re building a clinic where people feel comfortable asking questions, getting real answers, and receiving thoughtful care.

Because we are a small team, this role is important. You won’t feel like just another employee… you’ll play a real role in helping patients and helping the clinic grow.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and compassionate with patients
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving clinic
• Excited to be part of something growing in the Ames community

If you’re an experienced CMA or LPN who enjoys patient care and wants to be part of a clinic that truly values relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Apply using the link in the comments below.

To keep things organized for our team, please do not call or message the clinic about the position.

We look forward to meeting you!

02/26/2026

When it comes to vaccines, we take a practical and supportive approach at VirtualMed Iowa…

The final decision is up to the Parent! And then we’re here to educate, guide, and support.

Parents have the space to ask questions, think it through, and make the decision that feels right for their family.

Some parents choose to follow the standard schedule… some prefer a modified approach… and some choose to decline. We respect all of those decisions, and we’re here to care for your child either way.

Our job isn’t to make the decision for you… it’s to ensure you feel informed and confident in the decision you make.💜

VirtualMed Iowa
2610 Northridge Pkwy
Suite 103
Ames, IA 50010
515-520-8365

02/10/2026

Ever feel weirdly guilty about even thinking of seeing a different provider?

If yes, you’re not alone.

A lot of people tell us they’ve stayed with the same P*P for years because switching feels uncomfortable.

Here are the most common worries we hear... and the truth behind them:

▶️ “Will this even be covered by my insurance?”
Most primary care visits are covered just like any other clinic. Nothing “special” or hidden happens just because you try a different office. Coverage follows where you go!

▶️ “What if my doctor notices I went somewhere else?”
Doctors understand that life changes, schedules change, and needs change.

▶️ “Do I have to switch my P*P, or can I just come in for a visit?”
You don’t have to change anything on paper. You can be seen for a few visits and still keep your regular P*P.

▶️ “How does VirtualMed even work?”
It’s still primary care.... just more flexible and available. In-person visits are the most common. Virtual visits available when it makes sense. Same conversations, same medical decisions, fewer hoops!

And if you DO decide to make the switch it can be this easy...
- You book a visit like any other appointment
- Insurance works the same way it always has
- Records can be transferred for you
- You keep full control of where and how you’re seen

Trying a different clinic isn’t “cheating.” It’s just taking care of yourself in the season you’re in!

02/03/2026

How did waiting weeks for an appointment start to feel normal?

For many families, getting care has slowly become something that takes more time, more steps, and more patience than it should.

Healthcare can feel simpler than that. More personal. More accessible.

That’s the experience we believe families deserve!

Now Accepting: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Midlands Choice, HealthPartners, and more coming soon!

01/23/2026

If getting out of the house feels like more work than it’s worth...

Telehealth makes it easier to get answers without bundling up or rearranging your day!

Telehealth available Friday and Saturday. Stay Warm!

01/20/2026

A lot of people ask this time of year:
“Is this a stomach bug… or the flu?”

It’s confusing...

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

A stomach bug usually starts in the gut. Vomiting and diarrhea tend to come first, sometimes with a mild fever. Most people start feeling better in 1–3 days.

Influenza, on the other hand, tends to hit the whole body. Fever, chills, body aches, headache, and extreme fatigue are common. Flu symptoms often last 5–7 days, with lingering symptoms for a week or two.

One reason this gets mixed up is that people often call any illness with vomiting “the flu” but true influenza is a respiratory virus, not a stomach one.

If symptoms are severe, lingering, or hard to sort out, it’s okay to get checked. Sometimes knowing what you’re dealing with makes a big difference in how you manage it.

Stay healthy out there 🤍

01/19/2026

Sometimes care can feel spread out... different visits for different settings, and not always the same familiar face.

That’s not how we approach care at VirtualMed Iowa.

We see kids for well-child exams and women for routine visits and you can still come back to the same provider when something else comes up. Sick visits. New symptoms. Follow-ups. Questions that don’t fit neatly into one appointment type.

Care stays connected, consistent, and personal... as much as we can.

That’s the kind of care we believe in!

01/12/2026

Why do we care so much about (peri)menopause?

A message from Rachel 👇

"Over the past few years, I have realized just how little I truly understood about the impact of midlife hormone changes on women’s health. I wasn’t always able to recognize the symptoms and I certainly wasn’t trained to treat my patients the way they deserved. After many appointments that left me feeling like I was failing the women sitting in front of me, I knew something had to change. So I took the initiative to get curious and really figure this menopause stuff out.

Through additional training and certifications, my passion and empathy for women navigating midlife changes has grown exponentially.

So why do I care?

I care because an entire generation of women... my mom, my mother-in-law, my aunts... missed out on life-changing care due to misinterpreted data and outdated guidance.

I care because leading causes of death in women, like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, are directly impacted by estrogen loss.

I care because osteoporosis can often be prevented with appropriate estrogen replacement.

I care because too many women suffer repeated UTIs and even hospitalizations that could have been avoided.

I care because while there’s no cure for dementia, we know estrogen plays a role in protecting cognitive health.

I care because brain fog and mood changes can quietly erode relationships, work performance, and daily joy.

The truth is, women are living longer but what good are extra years if they’re spent suffering?

I want the women I love... my family, my friends, my patients to age well, feel strong, and live fully.

I care.
And I hope you do too."

VIRTUALMED IOWA
2610 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA

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2610 Northridge Parkway, Suite 103
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.virtualmediowa.com/

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