At the conclusion of the Badger Heart Program's intervention sessions, participants were asked to complete an evaluation of the program. Following are some of their responses.

"The best thing about the Badger Heart Program was…"

“Material that I can refer to after the program and the fact that it was offered without charge.”

“The information was very informative. This was an opportunity to do something for myself.”

“I felt I was healthy and learned that I could make changes and improvements. I talk to many people now about heart health.”

“That I am teachable to continue to be educated about my heart and how to take better care of myself.”

“The speakers - their willingness to share their knowledge and also making themselves available for questions.”

“The literature we received, very educational.”

“With all the effort that was put into making the sessions so complete - there should be no reason for us not too give the suggestions a try.”

“Making me take my health seriously.”

“All the variety of programs - your total lifestyle affects your health.”

“Meeting so many people who felt the same need to improve themselves.”

“The fact it touched on so many areas of our well being.”

“The information and getting together with other women and sharing the same concerns.”

“The information from the speakers and slides showing good and bad points. Good information for making changes to accomplish goals.”

“I love learning about how much exercise I had to do to burn off calories, I've worn my pedometer everyday since you gave it to me.”

“Monthly meetings were motivational along with mailings to keep us on track.”

“Scope and tremendous attention to detail and follow-up. I am in awe of how well everything from testing to goal setting was set-up! Thank you again!”

“It forced us to take stock of ourselves.”

“Being a women only program. The wealth of information and the interesting presentation of it by very qualified people.”

“Making me more aware of women's heart health. I liked getting the mailings to help encourage to stay on track.”

“The written material and the speakers. The Heart Program inspired me to do better at this age for me! Proud of what was brought. Letters each month made me feel important.”

“Feeling that I was part of a group. The support of other women.”

“The blood tests - I didn't know my numbers were high and it gave me time to work on them and then see the results.”

“It did get me more motivated to exercise more. Also to cook differently and more health conscious.”

“I enjoyed coming to Program - was a good support group for me - will miss classes. Gave me encouragement to go home and try and set new goals.”

“It got me thinking that I should take better care of myself - for my good!”

“Everything! So much interesting material and having new ideas of how to cope with every day life.”

“Forcing me to set some personal goals.”

“Nora and Julie, they were well-prepared with an uplifting attitude. These ladies ‘know their stuff’.”

“The materials and information provided at the sessions and in the mailings.”