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WISEWOMAN Newark, NJ

Where to get free or low-cost cardiovascular risk screening in Newark, New Jersey

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 Newark

These 16 federally funded clinics in Newark offer cardiovascular risk screening on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

New Jersey's free cardiovascular screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, New Jersey 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