According to the American Heart Association, one in three adult women has some form of cardiovascular disease. In the United States in 2004, all cardiovascular diseases combined claimed the lives of almost twice as many women as all forms of cancer. In 2006, diseases of the heart were the leading cause of death for women in North Carolina.
The Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) Project provides cardiovascular disease screening, intervention, counseling and referral services to BCCCP enrolled women.
WISEWOMAN’s mission is to provide low-income, underinsured, or uninsured 40- to 64-year old women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to improve their diet, physical activity, and other life habits to prevent, delay, or control cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.
WISEWOMAN services are offered in conjunction with NC BCCCP services at approximately 36 local health departments and community health centers across the state.
Women who are eligible for NC BCCCP services and reside in counties that have a participating NC WISEWOMAN provider are also eligible for NC WISEWOMAN services.
Updated: 01-29-2021
