Blue Zones Project Grand Forks has entered its second year with a continued focus on enhancing community well-being. Inspired by regions worldwide where people live longer and healthier lives, Blue Zones Project works with local partners to implement environmental and policy changes that promote healthier lifestyles for those who live, work, learn, and play in Grand Forks. Key strategies include improving access to nutritious foods, promoting physical activity, and fostering a sense of community.
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BZP Grand Forks Team Receives NDPHA Award
We are thrilled to announce that the North Dakota Public Health Association recently selected our Blue Zones Project Grand Forks team as the recipient of the 2024 Public Health Team of the Year at the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health.
Topics: Community Featured
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Skidmore Park Revitalization Underway in North Grand Forks
Skidmore Park in North Grand Forks is undergoing a revitalization effort led by the University Park Neighborhoods Association and fueled by community collaboration from partners like Blue Zones Project Grand Forks, the Grand Forks Park District, and Grand Forks City Planning Department.
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Probitas Promotions Becomes First Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite in Grand Forks
Blue Zones Project Grand Forks is pleased to announce that Probitas Promotions is Grand Forks’ first worksite to achieve designation as Blue Zones Project Approved™. Probitas Promotions earned the designation by implementing new evidence-based best practices to improve staff well-being.
Topics: Worksites In The News Blue Zones Project Approved Organizations
Grand Forks Launches First Blue Zones Project in North Dakota
Today, the State of North Dakota and Altru Health System announced the launch of the first Blue Zones Project (BZP) in Grand Forks. This will be the first BZP in North Dakota and is supported by a unique collaboration between Altru Health System, Altru Foundation, and the North Dakota State Department of Health.
