Blue Zones Project, Durant Team Announced

Sharecare, Inc. today announced that local staff positions have been filled to lead the transformation of Durant through Blue Zones Project® by Sharecare. Brandon Martin, a former Physician Recruiter for AllianceHealth Durant, will serve as Community Program Manager and Organization lead for the Blue Zones Project - Durant initiative. He will be joined by Sarah Shores as Policy Lead; and Ashton Gabbart as Marketing and Engagement Lead. The local team will be responsible for implementing programs and principles as Durant works toward Blue Zones Community® certification.

“It’s an exciting time for Durant and Bryan County. Many community leaders and engaged citizens are working on multiple projects and initiatives to bring positive change and improved well-being to our community,” said Martin. “Being selected as a Blue Zones Project demonstration site in Oklahoma is a result of the community’s motivation and enthusiasm for a better Durant. I am honored to be part of a skilled team that gets to support the Project in our community.”

Blue Zones Project is brought to Durant through the collaboration of Imagine Durant, with support from Choctaw Nation, First United Bank, the Massey Family Foundation, and Texoma Health Foundation, in partnership with Sharecare, Inc. and Blue Zones, LLC. Additional funding provided by Alliance Health Durant, Ardmore Institute of Health and Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Durant is the 51st Blue Zones Project demonstration site in North America.

To learn more about Blue Zones Project visit www.bluezonesproject.com.

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