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Nevada County supervisors hear plan to launch a community ‘Healthspan’ initiative
Summary
County supervisors received an overview of a community-led wellness project called “Healthspan,” modeled on Blue Zones ideas. Organizers seek a county partnership and an initial feasibility study and seed funding to coordinate nonprofits, hospitals and cities to reduce chronic disease and improve quality of life.
Nevada County supervisors on Wednesday heard a presentation on “Healthspan,” a community-led wellness initiative modeled on Blue Zones concepts that organizers say would coordinate hospitals, public health, nonprofits and city partners to reduce chronic disease and improve quality of life. Sandra Barrington, executive director of the Sierra Nevada Community Foundation, outlined a feasibility study and early funding goals.
Organizers said the project aims to make healthy choices easier through four focus areas — food, social connections, movement and youth-and-family programs — and to align local nonprofits, public health…
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