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Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Shelby, North Carolina

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 Shelby

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with NC WISEWOMAN Program. If you don't qualify, the 8 community health centers below charge by income.

  • NC WISEWOMAN Program

    North Carolina's program for residents who qualify.

    Check eligibility

  • 8 community health centers in Shelby

    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 Shelby

8 federally qualified community health centers in Shelby 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 Shelby

North Carolina's free cardiovascular screening program

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

NC WISEWOMAN Program

Program details and eligibility Full North Carolina eligibility guide

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