Tennessee Women's Heart Health Program

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About

The Tennessee Women’s Heart Health Program (TWHHP) was established by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) to implement the WISEWOMAN (Well Integrated Screening and Evaluation for WOMen Across the Nation) grant statewide. WISEWOMAN is a federal program funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

TWHHP extends the services of the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP) to include heart disease risk factor screening, blood pressure control education, referrals for medical evaluation, and lifestyle programs. The program seeks to help participants to take an active role in their healthcare and make lasting lifestyle changes.

Qualifying participants can receive FREE services such as: 

  • Blood pressure test
  • Cholesterol test
  • Blood Sugar (glucose or A1c) test
  • Referral to health programs (i.e., health coaching, blood pressure self monitoring, and chronic disease management)
  • Medical referrals and follow-up are provided as appropriate

 

Who is Eligible for TWHHP? 

  • Female residents of Tennessee
  • Aged 35-64
  • At risk for or living with CVD
  • Currently enrolled in the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program (TBCSP)
    • Uninsured or underinsured
    • Living at or below 250% of the federal poverty level for family size

For more information about TWHHP, including where to get the services, please call 1-877-969-6636 or email us at TBCSP.health@tn.gov. More information about the WISEWOMAN grant can be found here.