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WISEWOMAN Washington, DC

Where to get free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Washington, District of Columbia

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.

See 74 local clinics

Community health centers in Washington

These 74 federally funded clinics in Washington offer cardiovascular risk screening on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

See every community clinic in Washington

District of Columbia's free cardiovascular screening program

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

Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation

Full District of Columbia eligibility guide

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