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Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Jackson, Mississippi

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 Jackson

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Mississippi WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Health Program. If you don't qualify, the 11 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Mississippi WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Health Program

    Mississippi's program for residents who qualify.

    Call 601-576-7466 Check eligibility

  • 11 community health centers in Jackson

    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 Jackson

11 federally qualified community health centers in Jackson 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 Jackson

Mississippi's free cardiovascular screening program

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

Mississippi WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Health Program

Call 601-576-7466 Program details and eligibility Full Mississippi eligibility guide

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