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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps were released today by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Local, state and national information is available at countyrankings.org.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Healthy Klamath, Sky Lakes Medical Center, Sharecare, Inc. and Blue Zones, LLC today announced that Klamath Falls has achieved certified Blue Zones Community® status. The certification recognizes Klamath Falls’ community well-being transformation through successful implementation of the Blue Zones Project® by Sharecare, a first-of-its-kind population health program that brings evidence-based best practices in built environment, policy, and social networks to participating cities.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — People who have gone “above and beyond” for Klamath’s city schools will be celebrated at the district’s fifth annual awards event Feb. 12. Nominated by their peers, 16 individuals and eight units will be honored as Everyday Heroes or Key Innovators.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County, Oregon is one of four winners of the 2018 RWJF Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Prize honors communities for its unwavering efforts to ensure all residents have the opportunity to live healthier lives.
Read MoreRWJF is the largest philanthropy organization in the nation solely focused on health. The Culture of Health Prize is an award for communities that demonstrate that health is a shared value and everyone has a role to play in making sure good health flourishes for all.
Read MoreKlamath County, Oregon is in the running for the prestigious Culture of Health Prize through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a population health institute and the nation’s largest health focused philanthropy organization. The Healthy Klamath Coalition applied for this prize on behalf of the community. Healthy Klamath is a group comprised of dedicated community members and agencies working across sectors to improve the health of our community.
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