Noblesville—Riverview Hospital is recognizing National Cholesterol Education Month throughout September. Cholesterol is not something individuals can see or feel, but when it gets out of control, it becomes a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke.
The American Heart Association recommends men and women have a cholesterol test completed every five years after age 20. More frequent testing may be necessary if:
Riverview Hospital helps make it easy to take control of your health through direct access laboratory testing. A heart health/lipid profile that determines the risk of coronary heart disease is available for $15 and can be ordered online and completed at your convenience during Riverview Hospital Outpatient Laboratory business hours. Visit riverview.org or learn more.