MCALLEN, Texas - Methodist Healthcare Ministries recently held four Blue Zones Ignite Community Keynote Events in the Rio Grande Valley.
They were held in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, and Pharr.
The idea was to see if any or all of those cities want to participate in a readiness assessment to determine if Blue Zones are right for them.
“Methodist Healthcare Ministries is bringing together civic and community leaders to work with Blue Zones to make healthy choices easier and more accessible for all who live in and visit Rio Grande Valley,” the nonprofit stated.
“Through community well-being enhancements, we are working to help the region’s citizens thrive and reach their full potential for health and for life.
MHM added: “Blue Zones is the proven innovator for improving the well-being of large populations, with remarkable success in cities, businesses, and states across America.”
Here is an interview the Rio Grande Guardian secured with Dan Buettner, Jr., JD, executive vice president and chief development officer of Blue Zones:
And here is an interview with Jaime Wesolowski is president and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries:
And here is an interview with retired healthcare executive Pete Delgado, who helped implement Blue Zones in Salinas, California.
Editor's Note: The above story is the first in a four-part series on the Blue Zones Ignite Community Keynote Events.
