Findings Of Bucks Co. Blue Zone Study To Be Released At Meeting

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Findings from a Blue Zones community assessment will be revealed during a public meeting on April 8 at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown.

State Senator Steve Santarsiero, who originally brought the idea of Blue Zones to Bucks County, will host the event with Kimberly Permar, executive director of the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, and representatives of the Blue Zones organization.

During the meeting, they will share findings from the Blue Zones community assessment and outline next steps in the initiative to improve health and well-being across the region.

The event will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bucks County Community College and is open to the public, with advance registration requested.

Blue Zones is a globally recognized initiative based on research into the world’s longest-living populations, focusing on environmental, policy, and lifestyle changes that support healthier communities.

In Bucks County, the initiative has brought together local leaders, organizations, and residents to identify ways to improve health outcomes, increase social connection, and make healthy choices more accessible in our area. The goal is to improve not just the length of lives here in Bucks County, but to make sure our lives are long and filled with purpose, health and community.

“This is an opportunity to build on the momentum we’ve seen so far and continue working toward a healthier Bucks County,” said Santarsiero. “By bringing community members together, we can develop meaningful, locally driven solutions that improve quality of life for everyone. I’m excited to share the results of the assessment and ways that all of us can participate in what comes next.”

Attendees will hear an overview of the assessment results, learn more about the goals of the initiative, and have the opportunity to engage in the process moving forward.

Event Details

• April 8 from 7 to 8 p.m.
• Bucks County Community College, Linkz Pavilion
• Register at senatorstevesantarsiero.com/event/blue-zones/