Sharecare says Salinas achieves Blue Zones Community certification

Sharecare and Blue Zones announced that Salinas, CA has achieved Blue Zones Community certification, making it the first to earn the designation in Monterey County. The certification recognizes Salinas’ measurable success in well-being transformation through the effective implementation of Blue Zones Project, a population health initiative that integrates evidence-based best practices in built environment, policy, and social connection within participating communities. Brought to Salinas by Salinas Valley Health, Taylor Farms, and Montage Health in 2018, the initiative has engaged local leaders, volunteers, and organizations to help residents move naturally, eat better, develop healthy connections, and live with purpose. Given the early success in Salinas, the Project’s footprint expanded across Monterey County in 2021, and the remaining communities will be eligible for Blue Zones Community certification next year.