New Ulm health project paying off seven years later

[Star Tribune, November 23, 2016] The Heart of New Ulm Project, the effort of Allina Health and the

Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels have all improved since 2009 in a target population of New Ulm adults, according to study results released this May. And while the rest of the nation got heavier, obesity levels at least didn’t worsen in New Ulm.

New Ulm was picked partly because it is a one-horse town when it comes to health care. Most residents use Allina doctors and the New Ulm Medical Center, making it easier to track their progress through Allina’s electronic medical record-keeping system. Read the full story at startribune.com.

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