WISEWOMAN Works Vol. 1

WISEWOMAN Works is a collection of success stories highlighting some of the ways that CDC–funded WISEWOMAN Programs are making a difference for financially disadvantaged women participants. Through success stories, WISEWOMAN Works provides a method for health professionals to share information about grassroots efforts to promote the health of women in need. By including sections on how to use success stories, writing your own success stories, and adapting your stories for multiple purposes, WISEWOMAN Works provides technical assistance to help health professionals capture success stories. A total of 25 stories have been published in two volumes and provide examples of strategies that build strong WISEWOMAN programs: expanding access, reaching culturally diverse women, women helping women, and developing partnerships.

Vol. 1: Entire Publication (PDF–3,043K)
WISEWOMAN Works: A Collection of Success Stories From Program Inception Through 2002 (2006 reprint)

Individual stories from this document are listed below.

Expanding Access

• South Dakota Women Learn About Diabetes, Thanks to WISEWOMAN’s All Women Count! Collaboration (PDF–226K)
• WISEWOMAN Program Gives South Dakota Women Access to Much-Needed Heart and Diabetes Medications (PDF–221K)
• More North Carolina Women Have Access to Care, Thanks to WISEWOMAN Partnership (PDF–229K)

Reaching Culturally Diverse Women

• Traditions of the Heart Promotes Wellness Among Alaska Native Women (PDF–232K)
• WISEWOMAN Partners With Chilkat Indian Village, Incorporates Cultural Traditions To Promote Fitness (PDF–229K)
• ¡Vida Saludable, Corazón Contento! (PDF–226K)

Women Helping Women

• Mary Ellen’s Story: Right on Time for Her Health (PDF–247K)
• The Many Roles of Vicki Jackson: Salvation Army Captain, Friend,
  and WISEWOMAN Champion (PDF–232K)
• Massachusetts Women Help Each Other Follow a Healthy Path by Joining Social Support Group (PDF–221K)

Developing Partnerships

• Partners Pool Resources To Give Rural Alaska Women Higher Quality of Care, More Life–Saving Services (PDF–223K)
• WISEWOMAN and League of Women Voters Help Lansing Area Women Put on Their Walking Shoes (PDF–232K)
• Healthwise Partnership Promotes Physical Activity for WISEWOMAN Participants in Winston–Salem (PDF–221K)

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Page last reviewed: March 27, 2007
Page last modified: March 27, 2007

Content source: Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion