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WISEWOMAN Washington, NC

Where to get a free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Washington, 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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Community health centers in Washington

3 federally qualified community health centers in Washington 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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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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