About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of routine lab work in preventive care and its role in maintaining long-term health.

This episode explains why regular lab work is a cornerstone of preventive care and how simple tests can spot problems long before symptoms appear. Understanding routine lab work helps you protect your long-term health and avoid surprises. Guest: Dr. Mary Ann Kelly, primary care provider at the Riverside Frankfort Campus, walks through common tests and what they reveal. You’ll hear practical guidance on baseline labs, CBC and CMP results, blood tests for cholesterol and diabetes screening, and how primary care coordinates preventive care. Ready to get started? Book an appointment or learn more at riversidehealthcare.org.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Mary Ann Kelly

Topics covered

• routine lab work
• preventive care
• health screening
• blood tests
• long-term health

Keywords

• lab work
• preventive care
• CBC
• CMP
• cholesterol
• diabetes screening
• baseline labs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Riverside Healthcare, riversidehealthcare.org

Places: Riverside Frankfort Campus

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