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Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation

$72,018,899

Total Assistance, FY 2008 to Present
Agency: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Assistance Type: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Popular Name: n/a
Assistance Listing Number
93.094

Objectives: WISEWOMAN is intended to improve the cardiovascular health of low-income, uninsured and under-insured women, ages 40-64, who are participants in the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). Supplements to Public Law 101-354 expand the preventive health services provided through NBCCEDP to: (1) include screenings regarding blood pressure and cholesterol, and health education; (2) provide appropriate referrals for medical treatment of women receiving services pursuant to screenings; (3) ensure, to the extent practicable, the provision of appropriate follow–up services; and (4) evaluate activities conducted under paragraphs (1) and (2) through appropriate surveillance or program–monitoring activities.

 
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