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NEWS: A Powerful Coalition of Organizations, Including Area Hospitals, Unite to Launch Blue Zones Project in Jacksonville

June 2, 2022

Jun 14, 2023

Mary Litwhiler Celebrates 100th Birthday

Family and friends asked Mary Litwhiler what she wanted for her 100th birthday. “I don’t want anything,” she said. When they said they had to do something for such a momentous birthday, she thought about it and said all she really wanted was to spend some time with family. Watch the great-grandkids swim in the pool. ...
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May 27, 2023

Blue Zones to host kickoff party

Blue Zones executive director Nicole Hamm joined GMJ to let viewers know about the kickoff event
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Jan 26, 2023

Equity investment: How local organizations are trying to fix disparities in health care

Equity investment: How local organizations are trying to fix disparities in health care (bizjournals.com)
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Jan 12, 2023

Creating the right blueprint: A talk with Blue Zones co-founder as local project kicks off

More than two decades ago, Nick Buettner started a project that organizers now hope will have an impact on Jacksonville.
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Oct 31, 2022

How Blue Zones Jacksonville is looking to make the city a healthier, happier place

How Blue Zone Jacksonville is looking to make the city a healthier, happier place – Jacksonville Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
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Jun 03, 2022

Blue Zones Project coming to Jacksonville

Blue Zones Project coming to Jacksonville (yahoo.com)
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Jun 03, 2022

Blue Zones Project launches to make Jacksonville a healthier place to live

Blue Zones Project launches to make Jacksonville a healthier place to live (firstcoastnews.com)
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Jun 03, 2022

Commentary: Jacksonville has potential to become a Blue Zone

A survey says the community is optimistic, but there is room for improvement.
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Apr 26, 2022

Two Centuries of Jacksonville: The Benefits of Blue Zones

What are Blue Zones and why are the people there so healthy? Learn about the global movement that has improved health and well-being for entire communities and cities, and how a coalition of local organizations, including Baptist Health, are bringing the work to Jacksonville.
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Our Executive Director, Nicole Hamm, joined @al_letson on this morning’s First Coast Connect alongside @unfospreys and @feedingnefl to discuss food insecurity in our neighborhoods. Did you miss the segment? Find it on YouTube later today at @wjctjax ... See MoreSee Less

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