Where to get free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Salem, Massachusetts
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 Salem
These 5 federally funded clinics in Salem offer cardiovascular risk screening on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.
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Lifebridge
Salem, MA 01970-3341
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 978-744-8388 x97882 -
Lynn Community Hlth Ctr - Wic
Salem, MA 01970-7308
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 978-744-2646 -
Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center
Salem, MA 01970-2276
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 978-744-0388 -
North Shore Community Health, Inc.
Salem, MA 01970-7309
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 978-744-8388 -
Salem Family Health Center
Salem, MA 01970-7308
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 978-744-8388
Massachusetts's free cardiovascular screening program
If you are uninsured or under-insured, Massachusetts 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