OHA release – New data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute analyzes and ranks the health of U.S. counties. The institute publishes the 2023 County Health Rankings every year. “What the County Health Rankings once again show us is that where we live, work, play, learn and age have everything to do with our ability to attain lifelong health and well-being,” said Cara Biddlecom, deputy director at OHA’s Public Health Division. “The unfortunate truth is that not everyone has access to the same opportunities for health. Gaps in health exist based on race, ethnicity, ability, gender identity, language and geography. Healthier Together Oregon, our state health improvement plan, aims to work across sectors to promote quality education, increase living wage jobs, facilitate safe homes and neighborhoods and improve access to health care – in ending structural racism, achieving social justice and realizing OHA’s goal of eliminating health inequities by 2030.” How Healthy is Coos Co. – Rank #20 of 35 ranked counties in Oregon; Health Outcomes: Health outcomes represent how healthy a county is right now, in terms of length of life but quality of life as well. Coos (CS) is ranked in the lower middle range of counties in Oregon (Lower 25%-50%). Health Factors: Health Factors represent those things we can modify to improve the length and quality of life for residents. Coos (CS) is ranked among the least healthy counties in Oregon (Lowest 0%-25%).
