WISEWOMAN
Welcome to WISEWOMAN! We’re so happy you’re here. The WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for WOMen Across the Nation) program was created to help women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke by providing services to promote lasting heart-healthy lifestyles.
Take the first step to see if you are eligible for the WISEWOMAN Program:
The Montana WISEWOMAN Program helps with heart disease screenings for low-income women, ages 35-64 years, who don’t have health insurance, are not on Medicaid, or who are under-insured. To be a part of WISEWOMAN, the participant must meet the following requirements. You may also be eligible for the Montana Cancer Screening Program.
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WISEWOMAN: |
Montana Cancer Screening Program: |
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| Age: | 35 - 64 | Cervical 21-64, Breast 40-64 |
| Insurance: |
No insurance, insurance with a deductible of $250 or more, or coverage only through IHS/Tribal Health. |
No insurance, insurance with a deductible of $250 or more, or coverage only through IHS/Tribal Health. |
| Income: |
At or below 250% of the FederalPov erty Level. |
At or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. |
If you think you qualify, find the nearest WISEWOMAN Region nearest to you by clicking on this interactive map: Education Programs (arcgis.com) . Montana WISEWOMAN is currently available in Lakeside, Columbia Falls, and Bigfork.
For more information on how to get enrolled in WISEWOMAN, please email CardiovascularInfo@mt.gov or call (406)444-9044.
The screenings with your WISEWOMAN doctor will include:
- Talking about:
- healthy eating habits and physical activity.
- your tobacco use and what tools we can give you to help you quit.
- medicines you take to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar.
- any issues you might have with housing, transportation, or access to food.
- Learning about how to lower your heart disease risk.
- Referring, if needed, to lifestyle management programs or services to help manage heart disease risk or your social needs.
Montana WISEWOMAN Contractor Resources:
Enrollment Forms and Guidance:
Health Screening Forms and Guidance:
Healthy Behavior Support Services (HBSS):
- National Diabetes Prevention Program
- Health Coaches for Hypertension Control
- Walk With Ease
- Strong People Strength Program
- Montana Quit Line
- Do you know of an HBSS that is not on this list but want us to add it to the WISEWOMAN Program list? Fill out this form and submit it to CardiovascularInfo@mt.gov.
Social Services and Social Determinants of Health:
Clinic Supplemental Resources:
- Million Hearts Cholesterol & Hypertension Treatment Protocols
- Million Hearts® Hypertension Change Packages
- Million Hearts® Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Million Hearts® Medication Adherence
Questions?
For more information, please email CardiovascularInfo@mt.gov or call (406)444-9044.
