Visit New Ulm Chamber of Commerce Grow New Ulm Contact Us About the Project About Resources Get Involved Donate Now The Heart of New Ulm Project The Heart of New Ulm Project (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 Click here to download the 2021-2022 Action Plan For more information on the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation’s research from The Heart of New Ulm Project, visit mhifpopulationhealth.org Newsletter Sign Up YOU are HONU: It’s easier to be active in New Ulm YOU are HONU: It’s easier to eat healthier in New Ulm The project is guided by a 12-member Leadership Team, along with more than 80 community volunteers representing 35 organizations on 11 Action Teams: Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Coalition for Active, Safe and Healthy Streets Communications Downtown (Minnesota Main Street) Food Environment Improving Health for All (Health Equity) Long-Term Sustainable Funding New Ulm Bike Group New Ulm-Healthy Home Offerings via the Mealtime Environment (NU-HOME) Research Study Safe Routes to School Worksite Wellness and Community Health Challenge Click here to download more information about the Action Teams See the members of our Leadership Team and Action Teams Annual reports 2020 Highlights 2018 Annual Report to the Community 2017 Annual Report to the Community 2016 Annual Report to the Community 2015 Annual Report to the Community Working together, people and organizations throughout New Ulm are helping to inspire and support each other and help make the healthy choice the easy choice where we live, work, learn and play. Hope to see you soon! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 North Minnesota St. | PO Box 384 New Ulm, MN 56073 507-233-4300 | Fx: 507-354-1504 chamber@newulm.com CONNECT WITH US #newulm #germanshavemorefun CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1 North Minnesota St. | PO Box 862 New Ulm, MN 56073 888-463-9856 info@newulm.com Read reviews of New Ulm RCEF Free Brown County Business Help! Make an appointment today @ rcef.net © 2021 New Ulm Chamber & CVB. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credits Site Map Privacy Statement Request a Visitor Guide