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Blue Zones
Project
On Aug. 10, Governor Terry Branstad
announced a plan to make Iowa the Healthiest
State by the year 2016 as measured by the
Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index®.
The Healthiest State Initiative is a
privately-led, publicly endorsed effort that
will encourage citizens throughout the state
to improve their overall health and
well-being.
An exciting component of this initiative is
the vision to transform 10 Iowa communities
into Blue Zones Communities. What are Blue
Zones®?
They are the healthiest, happiest,
longest-living cultures on earth, as
identified by National Geographic.
Carlisle would like to be selected as a
Blue Zone community
and take advantage
of the financial and other support resources
that will be provided.
YOU CAN HELP!
The Letter of Interest submitted by
communities is due October 28 and the
initial part of this application process is
strengthened by INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS
indicating their interest in becoming a Blue
Zone Community. You can help by going to Blue
Zones Project and following the
directions.
Regardless of the success of an application,
Carlisle can be a Blue Zone! Check out the
pledge portion of the citizen sign up and
look for ways to improve your well being and
health. As a Registered Nurse and Mayor, I
am excited about improving the quality of
life for the citizens of Carlisle and I hope
we will all take steps to enhance the
vitality of our community. Thanks for your
participation in this process!
Ruth Randleman
Mayor, City of Carlisle
See more info about The Blue Zones Project
on YouTube
Blue Zones
Project
Gov Brandstad
- Become a Blue Zones Community
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