by: Trina Justman Reichert
Blue Zones Project works with the areas of People, Places, and Policies with the intent of strengthening the well-being of the individual by supporting them through community-wide health efforts. Our local team and the Dodge County Tobacco/Alcohol Policy Committee has been incredibly effective working with the county and municipalities on implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment or SBIRT and place of last drink or POLD. These programs do not address alcohol use and addiction as they pertain to crimes, but more focus on prevention. The goal is to continue to offer resources and work with our communities to make Dodge County a safer, healthier place to live, work and play. This can be done while still enjoying a beverage. Responsibly.
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