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Program Outcomes

The Center has helped over 25,000 people and their families take positive steps toward greater health, and empowering many of our program participants to reach out to others through their involvement in the Center. Programs have helped participants to improve health and to experience improved quality of life. Some of the outcomes for our programs are as follows:

Diabetes Wellness Series: Average decrease of 1% HgA1c for particpants, 3-6 months after completion of program.

La Diabetes y Su Salud: Average decrease of 2% HgA1c for participants,3-6 months after completion of program.

Smoking Cessation: Over 40% of people completing the Smoking Cessation class have successfully remained abstinent 6-9 months after program end date.

Smoke Free Babies: 95% have reduced or quit smoking after completion of program.

HeartWorks: Statistically significant improvements in aerobic capacity; flexibility; and strength within 3 months adherence to program recommendations.
- 25% Average endurance increase for new participants coming from Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- 81% Average endurance increase for new participants not coming from Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation.

HeartWorks Exercise Programs: Participants have a documented decrease in body fat composition of 3.5% as compared to their program start date.

Adult Weight Control: Participants averaged 20lb weight loss.
- Participants have more than doubled their physical activity

Last updated: 2010