County awards $216,000 in grants to improve health-related quality of life


County awards $216,000 in grants to improve
health-related quality of life

Clackamas County’s Public Health Division announced 12 awardees for grant funding totaling $216,000 to further the goals of the Blueprint for a Healthy Clackamas County.

The Blueprint for a Healthy Clackamas County is the county’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for helping to coordinate, connect and align priorities for collective partnerships that improve the health and quality of life for area residents. Clackamas County’s Public Health Division developed a CHIP as required by state and federal law for accreditation.

The Blueprint Grants provide support for community-led health-based programs to reduce poverty, raise awareness, and develop a long-term strategy to ensure a healthier Clackamas County.

Projects will focus on one or more of the following goals:
·    Access to Health Care & Human Services
·    Culture of Health
·    Healthy Behaviors

See the full list of Blueprint Grant recipients.

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