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WISEWOMAN East Chicago, IN

Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in East Chicago, Indiana

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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Community health centers in East Chicago

9 federally qualified community health centers in East Chicago 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.

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Indiana's free cardiovascular screening program

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

Indiana WISEWOMAN Program

Program details and eligibility Full Indiana eligibility guide

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