Jamestown  —  The New Year, New You wellness challenge begins Sunday, Jan 6. For eight weeks, NYNY helps Jamestown and the surrounding communities put a little more “Dasher” and “Dancer” in their holiday season.

Register your team at https://jrmcnd.com/nyny/. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 28.

Madeline Ranum, JRMC cardiopulmonary rehab coordinator, says,  “We are surrounded by treats and good food during the holiday, so making healthy choices can be tricky.  “New Year New You is a great way to kick off 2019 with a fresh start.”

The challenge costs $10 and includes a free water bottle and jump rope. Every year, about 350 people participate through their employers, churches, families or other groups.

This year, NYNY is more customized. In 2019, participants can focus on the goals that mean most to them.

As in the past, challenge participants earn points for diet and exercise. In addition, participants earn points for improving their mental health, social health and obtaining recommended preventative care.

New to 2019 NYNY are healthy recipes, Better Me Bingo during the last four weeks of the challenge and weekly workout video demonstrations.

Team leaders are asked to tally the points each week and submit by 8 a.m. on the following Tuesday. Details regarding challenges as well as each week’s results will be available in The Jamestown Sun and on www.jrmcnd.com/nyny.

Teams compete against one another to become the fittest, healthiest team in the community.

 

For more information, contact Ally Knudtson at allison.knudtson@jrmcnd.com or at (701) 952-5301.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is located at 2422 20th St. SW, Jamestown, N.D. and serves approximately 55,000 people in nine counties. In 2018, it was named a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” as well as a “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”  For more information, visit www.jrmcnd.com or call (701) 952-1050.