Blue Zones Activate and Pine County Join Forces to Help Transform the Health of the County
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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PINE CITY, Minn., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pine County today announced the launch of Blue Zones Activate, a well-being initiative that uses an evidence-based approach to make healthy choices easier in all the places people spend the most time. The effort begins with an in-depth readiness and feasibility assessment of Pine County that will help determine how to make it a healthier place to live, work, grow up, and grow older.
Key Points:
- "Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of everyone in Pine County, and we've been making incredible strides with our public health team," said Stephen Hallan, Pine County Commissioner.
- "We're excited to partner with Blue Zones, along with direct collaboration from the community, to help identify current challenges and opportunities so that Pine County is a healthier, happier place where everyone can thrive."
- "We are excited to work with Pine County in this bold shared vision to improve well-being, resilience, and economic vitality," said Ben Leedle, Blue Zones CEO and Co-founder of Blue Zones Project.
- The original research and findings were released in Buettner's bestselling books The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones, Thrive, and Blue Zones Kitchen—all published by National Geographic books.