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The Heart of New Ulm is a collaborative partnership working to support a culture of wellness in New Ulm; www.heartofnewulm.com

Mission: The Heart of New Ulm (HONU) aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of all New Ulm-area residents through education, available resources, initiatives and partnerships that empower people of all ages to take responsibility for their own health in a supportive environment. About Us
Since 2009, the Heart of New Ulm (HONU) has been helping people in New Ulm, Minn., improve their health. The project began as a 10-year population health research project that was a collaborative partnership of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), Allina Health and the New Ulm community designed to help residents reduce their risk for heart disease. It offered a unique environment for studying how various interventions, systems and environmental improvements, along with policy changes, can impact the health of an entire community. Today, the Heart of New Ulm continues as a community-owned health initiative being sustained through community partnership and funding. It is focused on three significant, complex and interrelated health issues, where progress in one area can support improvements in the rest:
• Healthy lifestyles across the lifespan: Our goal is to support educational programs, activities and policies that help individuals increase access to physical activity and healthful foods, as well as support eating well and active living.

• Mental health: Our goal is to reduce the burden of mental health by reducing stigma, improving early identification, and offering resiliency programming focused on mental health conditions.

• Addiction and risky use of substances: Our goal is to support educational programs, activities and policies that increase awareness of addiction and misuse of legal substances, and also address the use of illegal substances. Health Equity Goal: Our goal is to increase awareness of health equity in New Ulm and work to impact the decision making process within government and organizations to decrease the impact of the inequities that occur in New Ulm. Our page features supports, resources, tips, community events, and news on heart health. For more information about the project or upcoming events, “Like” us on Facebook or sign up for email updates at www.heartofnewulm.com.

11/11/2025

Ready to level up your game?

Join us for an empowering session on Functional Fueling with Orthopedic Dietitian Brooke Dummer.
You’ll discover:
✔ Nutrition & hydration basics for athletes
✔ How to make smart supplement choices
✔ Strategies to fuel your body all year long

📅 Thursday, November 20 | 📍 New Ulm High School Auditorium

11/07/2025

It's time to register for this year's Holiday Trimmings! Simply register, participate, and then complete the final program evaluation and your name will be entered into a drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks to be used at any Chamber member organization!
https://www.tinyurl.com/HolTrim2025

What: Holiday Trimmings is a six-week program designed to help you achieve better health and a stronger sense of well-being: • Learn fast, effective strategies to improve your well-being during the busy holiday season. • Receive weekly tips via email to help you embrace a healthier lifestyle. Wh...

10/31/2025

Tonight, our neighborhoods will be filled with little goblins, witches, and superheroes out trick-or-treating.

Please slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for children crossing streets and driveways.

10/15/2025

Still time to share your thoughts!

As you walk, roll, bike, or drive in New Ulm, let us know where we can improve to make our streets safer for everyone! Your feedback is vital for creating Safe Streets and Roads for All.

Take the quick survey now: https://bit.ly/newulmmap

Let’s work together to make New Ulm safer!

As you walk, roll, bike, or drive in New Ulm, let us know where we can improve toward Safe Streets and Roads for All. https://bit.ly/newulmmap

10/13/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing FFA students from New Ulm and Springfield for teaming up with our Mental Health and Wellness team to distribute local mental health resources during their Corn Drive!

Special thanks to Central United Cooperative for generously providing the lunch bags that helped make this outreach even more impactful.

Together, we’re planting seeds of support and resilience across our communities.

10/09/2025

It's not just "pot" anymore — do you know what's in today’s cannabis products? From THC and CBD to Delta-8, Delta-9, and h**p, there's a lot more to understand. Knowing the differences can help you protect yourself and your family. Swipe through to learn what these terms mean — and how they might affect your health.

Questions about cannabis? Call Brown County Public Health at 507-233-6820.

10/07/2025

Help save a life! Join us for Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a two-day (16 hour) interactive workshop in su***de first aid.

ASIST is a 2-day training program that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for su***de. Although many healthcare professionals use ASIST, anyone 16 years or older can use the approach, regardless of professional background.

09/30/2025

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission is hosting a "Living Without Limits" series! The first session, focused on visual impairment, will be held on October 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the New Ulm Public Library.

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission is sponsoring a Living Without Limits educational series. The first session features visual impairment and will be held on October 13th at the New Ulm Public Library at 6:30 p.m.

09/24/2025

Please share your thoughts with us in our Community Connection Survey! https://tinyurl.com/CmtyConnection

09/19/2025

As you walk, roll, bike, or drive in New Ulm, let us know where we can improve toward Safe Streets and Roads for All. https://bit.ly/newulmmap

09/15/2025

Help save a life! Join us for Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a two-day (16 hour) interactive workshop in su***de first aid. Register at https://app.betterunite.com/2bcontinued-asisttraining

09/09/2025

Join us Oct. 9 for our next worksite training event! Register by Oct. 6 at tinyurl.com/Oct9Worksite

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New Ulm Medical Center, 1324 Fifth Street N
New Ulm, MN
56073

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http://heartofnewulm.com/

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The Heart of New Ulm (HONU) aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of all New Ulm-area residents through education, available resources, initiatives and partnerships that empower people of all ages to take responsibility for their own health in a supportive environment. Initially started in 2009 by the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and New Ulm Medical Center as a 10-year research project designed to successfully reduce heart attacks, the project continues today as a community-owned health initiative focused on three significant and widespread health issues:

Healthy lifestyles across the lifespan

Mental health

Addiction and risky use of substances