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WISEWOMAN Des Moines, IA

Where to get free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Des Moines, Iowa

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.

Community health centers in Des Moines

These 14 federally funded clinics in Des Moines offer cardiovascular risk screening on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

Iowa's free cardiovascular screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Iowa 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