CONTACT NAME Stephanie Neff
EMAIL bluezonesprojectcedarrapids @ healthway s. com
PHONE
OFFICE ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF WORK
COUNTIES
HOW TO HELP
Blue Zones Project- Cedar Rapids
CONTACT NAME Stephanie Neff
EMAIL bluezonesprojectcedarrapids @ healthway s. com
PHONE
319-270-5303
OFFICE ADDRESS
205 2nd Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
DESCRIPTION
The Blue Zones Project- Cedar Rapids by Healthways, sponsored by Wellmark, is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks. It is one of 15 Blue Zones Projects across Iowa.
The Blue Zones Project helps Cedar Rapids emulate the nine healthy lifestyle habits shared by people living in the original Blue Zones areas, which have exceptionally high concentrations of people living 100 years or more. These nine small, easy steps fit into a few categories and can be practiced anywhere. They include Moving Naturally, Right Outlook, Eating Wisely and Belonging.
By collaborating to encourage and support these healthy lifestyle habits in worksites, schools, restaurants, grocery stores, private life and public policy, Cedar Rapids is working towards certified Blue Zones Community status.
TYPE OF WORK
Community Based, Educational / School, Garden Program
COUNTIES
Linn
HOW TO HELP
Individuals can support the mission of the Blue Zones Project by registering online and taking action, attending Blue Zones events, and volunteering.
Worksites, schools, restaurants and grocery stores are also encouraged to join the Blue Zones Project. The first step for organizations is to learn more and register on the Blue Zones Project website. Other organizations seeking more information on the Blue Zones Project- Cedar Rapids are encouraged to contact them directly.
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