Gadsden, AL, March 6, 2024 – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Ivonne Joiner, CRNP, a family medicine provider with Southside Medical Clinic says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they