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Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Birmingham, Alabama

Black women die from cardiovascular disease at roughly 1.3× the white-women rate (AHA, 2024 statistics update). Hypertension prevalence among Black women is 58%, the highest of any group tracked by the CDC.

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How to get cardiovascular risk screening free or at low cost in Birmingham

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Alabama WISEWOMAN Program. If you don't qualify, the 14 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Alabama WISEWOMAN Program

    Alabama's program for residents who qualify.

    Call 334-206-2005 Check eligibility

  • 14 community health centers in Birmingham

    Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

    See the list

When you call, ask

  • "Do you offer cardiovascular risk screening at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Birmingham

14 federally qualified community health centers in Birmingham charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers cardiovascular risk screening and to book.

See every community clinic in Birmingham

Alabama's free cardiovascular screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Alabama runs a WISEWOMAN program that covers cardiovascular risk screening and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

Alabama WISEWOMAN Program

Call 334-206-2005 Program details and eligibility Full Alabama eligibility guide

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