Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawai‘i, as well as others across the U.S. through its Blue Zones^® organization, a pioneer in taking a systemic and environmental approach to improving the health of entire cities and communities. Through this work and other initiatives, Adventist Health is leading a 21st century well-being transformation movement.

Blue Zones, recognized pioneers and innovators in population health, provides the tools to transform environments to drive physical, mental, social, and professional well-being. Rooted in years of international anthropological research and data-driven results, their world-renowned experts and solutions transform cities and implement sustainable change. Blue Zones Project Communities benefit from better health, significant medical cost savings, productivity improvements, increased economic vitality, and lowered obesity and smoking rates.

Walla Walla University is a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education founded in 1892. On its five campuses throughout the Pacific Northwest, WWU cultivates environments of excellence, generosity, beauty, and Christian faith.