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Fallbrook Regional Health District Hosting Wellness Center Tours
Residents Invited to Learn about Living Longer, Healthier Lives in 'Blue Zones' Program
FALLBROOK, Calif. (May 8, 2018) ---- The Fallbrook Regional Health District invites the community to tour the newly-acquired $1.8 million Wellness Center on May 22 and May 23, 1636 E. Mission Road, and learn about living longer, healthier lives through the new ‘Blue Zones’ concept.
Along with viewing the 8,000 square foot former church facility across 4.6 acres, residents will get to meet ‘Blue Zones’ officials who, at a recent board meeting, the organization explained the concept of creating longevity hot spots. Key stakeholders will also be invited for deep dive sessions with officials on May 24.
“The Fallbrook Regional Wellness Center promises to be a gathering place for residents that love eating right, digging in the garden, hitting the walking trails and putting family first,” said CEO Bobbi Palmer of the Fallbrook Regional Health District. “The values of ‘Blue Zones’ merges together both the needs of preventative care with emotional well-being and lifestyle balance. It’s a great fit for our way of life.”
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On Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m., residents will hear how the Blue Zone can help improve well-being for all individuals.
On Wednesday, May 23, residents are invited to a day-long program beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a community transformation presentation learning about how the Blue Zone Project transforms communities and measures results, focus groups with residents from community policy, worksites, faith-based and school perspectives, and finally concluding with a Wine @ 5 casual reception.
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RSVP for the various activities here: http://go.bluezonesproject.com/FallbrookRegional
“As with all things, good health requires balance,” Palmer said. “Living a quality life means making time for learning, engaging and relaxing. That’s why we’re so excited to transform our community and share how the Blue Zone project will make life even better for so many.”
Born of site visits to the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in National City, Palmer and the district board envision the Fallbrook Regional Wellness Center to be an interactive, indoor-outdoor classroom building healthy families through science-based approaches, including organic gardening and cooking classes.
On April 23, the Fallbrook Regional Health District began issuing Requests for Proposals to assist in the demolition and renovation of the property. The district is actively pursuing proposals from more than three dozen architects, contractors and engineers in and around San Diego County. Learn more about the construction Requests for Proposals at www.fallbrookhealth.org.
The Fallbrook Regional Health District is a special district covering affordable community health needs for the low- and fixed-income residents of Bonsall, De Luz, Fallbrook and Rainbow. The roughly $1.6 million collected in voter-approved taxes supports more than $850,000 annually in full spectrum community health services addressing top health disparities, including behavioral health, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
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ABOUT Fallbrook Regional Health District
Fallbrook Regional Health District is a special district covering affordable community health needs for the low- and fixed-income residents of Bonsall, De Luz, Fallbrook and Rainbow. The roughly $1.6 million collected in voter-approved taxes supports more than $850,000 annually in full spectrum community health services addressing top health disparities, including behavioral health, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Learn more about community health services provided by the district at www.fallbrookhealth.org.
