BLUE ZONES PROJECT HOSTS THIRD NATIONAL SUMMIT

Repost from: Sharecare

Blue Zones Project colleagues, sponsors, supporters, and champions at Blue Zones Project Summit 2018

Nearly 150 Sharecare employees, community members and sponsors descended upon Naples, Florida, for the third annual Blue Zones Project summit on April 16 – 18. The event was held on the campus of Blue Zones Project Southwest Florida sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, and attendees heard from local champions Dr. Allen Weiss, president and CEO of NCH, and Naples Mayor Bill Barnett about what the initiative has meant for their worksites and community.

During the summit, organizations and communities were honored for their transformative work in the areas of built environment, food policy, tobacco policy and “places” wellbeing. Outstanding team members were also recognized in the inaugural Legacy and Culture Awards, bestowed in memory of and based on the key contributions of Blue Zones Project champions Randy Kehr, Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke and Bob Kane, each of whom passed away in 2017.

The two-day event also featured special guest speakers Dan Buettner, Blue Zones Project founder; Roy Spence, co-founder and chairman of The Purpose Institute; Greg Stephens, Associated Professor of Management at Texas Christian University; and our CEO, Jeff Arnold. Attendees received inspiration from Buettner’s happiness research; learned the importance of reconnecting with purpose thanks to Spence; gathered valuable communication strategies from Stephens; and, thanks to Jeff, celebrated the integrated vision for Blue Zones and Sharecare – and stay tuned for more on that front, because there are some exciting developments headed your way.

Blue Zones Project - Hawai‘i colleagues and partners

"I walked away from Summit grateful to be a part of something so great, and to be surrounded and supported by so much talent.  I am energized and have a clearer shared vision of a healthier inclusive community."
Carissa Holley, Community Engagement Lead - Central Maui

"I enjoyed meeting colleagues from different BZP Communities. Putting a face to those we communicate with by phone or email. My favorite memory of the summit......the All-Hawaii Team Activity on Naples Princess! Cheers!"
Karen Teshima, Statewide Partnership Lead

Healthy Food Availability & Accessibility Award
Congratulations to Foodland!

18% increase in natural food sales 8% increase in produce sales Expanded from 6 to 11 Approved locations Blue Zones Project checkout lanes in every store Healthy options displayed near front entrance

Randy Kerr Award for Initiative and Collaboration
Congratulations to Ann Hayashi!

“She is loved by all because she is a good communicator with a strong vision who keeps people on task and supports them in reaching their goals.”

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