HealtheLife Fridays offers patients another option to monitor blood work

Sheridan Memorial Hospital has announced that as of October 2022, all Patient Directed Lab Testing, formerly known as Wellness Blood Screenings, will now be known as HealtheLife Fridays. 

This rebranding was discussed on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program by Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Chief Ambulatory Officer Holly Zajic and Development Coordinator Jasmine Slater.

HealtheLife Fridays will be held the 3rd Friday of each month at the hospital’s Primary Care clinic. This rebranding and relocation of the testing was done to make the process easier and more convenient for those seeking the services. 

According to SMH, the tests offered include: Blood Chemistry Panel, Complete Blood Count, Prostate Specific Antigen, Diabetic Management Panel, Blood Chemistry Panel with Hemoglobin A1C, and Vitamin D. According to the hospital, these tests do not require a physician’s order.

SMH does ask that those planning on attending to remember to fast for 12 hours prior to your appointment. Payment for the tests is expected at time of service, find a list of tests and cost of each here. 

SMH also reminds residents that the hospital cannot bill insurance for these tests and the tests are not covered by Medicare.

The next HealtheLife Friday will be Jan. 20, at 61 South Gould St.  

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