The Heart of New Ulm Project

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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.

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

08/23/2025

Whether walking or driving, we all need to be good role models to ensure safety for everyone — and especially our children who are walking to school. That’s why, as we gear up for school to begin, this month’s message in our SEE.SAFE.SMART. safety campaign is so important: “We cross here; watch for us.” Read more in the Journal at https://tinyurl.com/WeCrossHere

08/20/2025

FREE Community Event – All Are Welcome!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Come & Go)
600 N German St, New Ulm Community Center

Join us as we kick off National Su***de Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s come together to remember, support, and raise awareness 💚

🗣️ 10:30 AM – Short Presentation + Meet Local Organizations
🎨 Rock painting for kids & families
🎁 Free shirts, stickers, lanyards & bracelets (while supplies last!)
🍔 Food vendors on-site (food available for purchase)

08/19/2025

Do you have pre-diabetes? Based on the success of the Summer classes, the Heart of New Ulm is again partnering with University of MN Extension to offer Everyday Wellness this fall. This engaging 12-week group diabetes prevention class will be held via Zoom and will empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed. Register at tinyurl.com/12WeekWellness

08/18/2025

Help make New Ulm’s streets safer for everyone — whether you walk, bike, roll, drive, or take transit! The New Ulm Safety Action Plan is focused on reducing serious crashes and saving lives.

📍 Use the Interactive Safety Map to share where you see safety concerns. Your input matters!
https://www.newulmmn.gov/602/Safety-Action-Plan

What is a Safety Action Plan?

A Safety Action Plan develops a rounded strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries on all New Ulm roadways where people walk, bike, roll, take transit and drive. The proposed safety action plan is a powerful way to prioritize safety improvements and guide investment decisions.

The recommendations are rooted in evidence-based practices, with proven low-cost, high-impact strategies that improve safety.

Use the Interactive Safety Map link to show where safety issues exist in New Ulm. Your input will help the project team make decisions on where to improve safety.
https://www.newulmmn.gov/602/Safety-Action-Plan

08/15/2025

Families with kids ages 4-12... see you at the market on Saturday morning to enjoy the Power of Produce!

08/12/2025

See you at the market on Thursday afternoon!

07/31/2025

Coming in August! Our annual Power of Produce Days for families and seniors at the New Ulm Farmers Market!

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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