What if Northwest Wisconsin became one of the healthiest places in America?
It's not a what-if. It's starting right now.
Blue Zones® has a story.TrueWellness is bringing it to Wisconsin. Dan Buettner spent years studying where people live the longest, healthiest lives — and his findings have a proven track record in transforming health in communities across America.
We invite you to join one of five community keynote presentations in late April. Meet TrueWellness and Blue Zones. Ask your questions.
Let’s explore the possibilities.
FIND AN EVENT NEAR YOU!April 21, 2026
April 22, 2026
April 23, 2026
April 28, 2026
April 29, 2026
START HEREBlue Zones has a story. This docuseries tells it.
Dan Buettner spent years studying the places on earth where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Watch the two-minute trailer right here to get a feel for what we're building, then catch the Emmy Award winning full series when you have time. It's worth it.
HOW THIS WORKSWe’ll figure this out together
TrueWellness brought in Blue Zones to conduct community assessments across the region. Blue Zones will identify what's working and what's not, then create actionable recommendations. Each unique community reviews, prioritizes, and collaborates on solutions that fit their needs.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELFYour community. Your event.
Come be part of this.
Every community is unique — that's exactly why this works. The opportunities that emerge from the Blue Zones assessment will be built around the specific strengths and needs of each community. Come hear what that looks like for yours.
Eau Claire Area
EAU CLAIRE, CLARK, JACKSON
AND TREMPLELEAU COUNTIES
Tuesday
April 21, 2026
Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Best Western PLUS
3320 Mondovi Road,
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Rice Lake Area
BARRION, SAWYER, AND
WASHBURN COUNTIES
Wednesday
April 22, 2026
Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Turtleback Golf Course
1985 18th ½ St,
Rice Lake, WI 54868
Menomonie Area
DUNN , BUFFALO, AND
PEPIN COUNTIES
Thursday
April 23, 2026
Thursday, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Off Broadway Banquet &
Conference Center
1501 North Broadway Street
Menomonie, WI 54751
Chippewa Falls Area
CHIPPEWA, RUSK, AND
TAYLOR COUNTIES
Live Stream Available
Tuesday
April 28, 2026
Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Jacob’s Well
3211 North 50th Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
River Falls Area
PIERCE AND ST. CROIX
COUNTIES
Wednesday
April 29, 2026
Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course &
Banquet Facility
163 Radio Road
River Falls, WI 54022
The healthiest places on earth have one thing in common.
Come find out…
FREE to attend.
Register today.
WHO’S BEHIND THIS?People who care.
This Blue Zones Project is being brought to you by True Wellness. People who live all over the region that believe the timing is right to consider new possibilities in health and wellness.
Dave Markquart
Founder
Owner, Markquart Motors
Elk Mound
Paul Berthiaume
Board Member
Chairman of the Board, Venture Academy
Executive Director of Embodied
Lead Pastor, Jacob’s Well
New Auburn
Alison Page
Board Member
River Falls Mayor
Healthcare CEO (Retired)
River Falls School Board Member
River Falls
Malia Markquart
Board Member
Business Co-Owner,
EAUM Yoga+Fitness
Eau Claire
Natasha Ward
Board Member
Executive Director,
True Wellness Inc.
New Richmond
Jessie Podolak
Board Member
Physical Therapist, Wellcoach
TrueWellness Clinical Advisor
Eau Claire
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THE PARTNERSHIPWho we are.
About TrueWellness
TrueWellness is a community-based nonprofit transforming health and wellbeing across Northwest Wisconsin by tackling the root causes of chronic disease and building health and wellness into the flow of community life. We partner with local leaders, academic and public health institutions, and evidence-based initiatives like Blue Zones® to make the healthy choice the easy choice — where people live, work, learn, and play. Learn more at truewellness.org.
About Blue Zones
Blue Zones employs evidence-based ways to help people live better, longer. Founded by National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner, Blue Zones works with cities and counties to make healthy choices easier through lasting changes to the environments where people spend their lives. Participating communities have seen double-digit drops in obesity and tobacco use and have saved millions in healthcare costs. Learn more at bluezones.com.