Women’s Heart Health Program Renewal
Official: Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
The Women's Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve heart health services for women by renewing and expanding the WISEWOMAN program. It provides funding for health screenings and ensures women receive necessary medical referrals and follow-up care.
1. This bill renews funding for the WISEWOMAN program to support women's heart health. 2. It allows for more health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks. 3. The program will help connect women to medical treatment and follow-up care. 4. Low-income women will be eligible for these additional health services. 5. The bill allocates $250 million for these efforts from 2027 to 2031.
Low-income women who need heart health screenings and services will benefit from this bill.