Heart of New Ulm News
Heart of New Ulm 2022 Highlights
Working off our three-year action plan for 2020-22, the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) in 2022 continued its focus on four key areas: 1) healthy lifestyles, 2) mental health, 3) addiction and risky use of substances, and 4) health equity. Thank you to the many community volunteers who served on the HONU leadership and action […]
October Worksite Wellness Event: Sustainable Self-care Habits for Daily Living
Thursday, October 12, 202311:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf DriveLunch: Order from the menu at your own expense Register by October 9 at https://tinyurl.com/Oct12Worksite or RSVP by October 9 to [email protected] Reducing stress in the workplace can help employees be more productive, reduce employee turnover, and more. This presentation will share […]
Join Us for a Community Ed Workshop: Meal Prep That Fits Your Budget
This workshop will provide tips and tools for healthy menu planning on a budget. This one-session workshop will combine education, locally grown produce and some fun in the kitchen! Available Workshop Dates: (choose one session only)Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 4:30–6 p.m.Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 1–2:30 p.m. • Attendees will prepare a three-course meal […]
8th Annual Poker Walk Starts Friday June 2
The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce and Wealth Management Solutions – Ameriprise Financial, with promotional support from the Heart of New Ulm, invite everyone in New Ulm to participate in the 8th Annual Poker Walk in June to promote financial and physical wellness. Here’s how it works: For the weekly maps, watch the New […]
Community Encouraged to Participate in Kindness in Chalk May 1-7
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team invites everyone in the communities of New Ulm, Springfield, Sleepy Eye and Comfrey to participate in a “Kindness in Chalk” activity during the week of May 1-7. The goal of Kindness in Chalk is to cover the sidewalks in […]
Safety Demonstration Project Coming to 1st North St. and Garden St. Intersection Starting May 1
The Heart of New Ulm’s Coalition for Active Safe and Healthy Streets, in partnership with the City of New Ulm, is planning on conducting a summer-long demonstration project at the intersection of 1st North St. and Garden St. Here’s what you need to know: What: Temporary curb extensions, or “bump outs,” will be set up […]
Worksite Wellness: Vision Health, Ergonomics and Promoting an Active Workday
Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Turner Hall, 102 S. State St. Limited lunch menu will be available Register by April 10 at https://tinyurl.com/AprilWorksite or RSVP by April 10 to [email protected] Improving the health and well-being of your employees can enhance their performance at work. Join us to learn helpful information on […]
Jan. 12 Worksite Wellness Training: Culturally responsive and responsible: Leading with cultural agility
Thursday, Jan. 12, 202311:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register by Jan. 9 at https://tinyurl.com/Jan12worksite or RSVP by Jan. 9 to [email protected]. Zoom link will be sent after registration. One need not travel outside of MN to encounter cultures from all around the world. How do we ensure respect and understanding of multiple cultures as we […]
November Update: New Ulm Active Transportation Action Plan
The City of New Ulm is working to create a citywide Active Transportation Action Plan. It’ll help make the city better for people walking, bicycling, and using other human-powered ways of getting around as part of everyday life and for recreation. Read the latest update on the planning process here. Read the background here.
Register for Holiday Trimmings 2022 by Nov. 23
This holiday season, register for our FREE Holiday Trimmings program to improve your well-being and avoid gaining those extra holiday pounds! Holiday Trimmings is a five-week program designed to help you achieve better health and a stronger sense of well-being. You’ll learn fast, effective strategies to improve your well-being during the busy holiday season and […]
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Annual Reports
HONU 2024 Action Team Highlights
- Worksite Action Team 2024
- Mental Health and Wellness Action Team 2024
- Food Environment Action Team 2024
- Downtown Action Team 2024
- Chemical Health Action Team 2024
- Coalition for Safe, Active and Healthy Streets and Safe Routes to School Action Teams 2024
HONU 2023 Action Team Highlights
- 2023 HONU Highlights
- CHAT 2023 Accomplishments
- Worksite Action Team 2023 Accomplishments
- CASHS and SRTS 2023 Accomplishments
- FEAT 2023 Accomplishments
- Downtown 2023 Accomplishments
- MHWAT 2023 Accomplishments
Earlier Annual Reports
- 2022 HONU Highlights
- 2021 Highlights
- 2015 Annual Report to the Community
- 2016 Annual Report to the Community
- 2017 Annual Report to the Community
- 2018 Annual Report to the Community
- HONU Impact Report
- HONU 2020 Highlights
Professional Publications on
Heart of New Ulm Research
- Modest but Clinically Meaningful Reduction of Cardiovascular Disease in Rural New Ulm
- Community-Based Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Initiatives can be Successful in Engaging Adult Community Members
- Community-Based Interventions in New Ulm Help Residents Make Nutrition and Physical Activity Improvements
- Health Initiatives Implemented at a Population Level Can Help Residents Improve Blood Pressure and Cholesterol