As one, we rise.
This is the heart of the Klamath community, coming together to uplift each other in the pursuit of better health and well-being, supporting each other through life’s challenges and triumphs. Together, we create a healthier and more vibrant community.
As one, we respond.
Caregivers in Klamath were seeing the same stretch of Highway 97 show up in chart after chart again and again. Too many wrecks. Too many lives lost. Something had to change.
Stacey Holmes and Chief Mike Cook knew the toll firsthand. They’d both responded to crash after crash, watching the emotional ripple affect families, care teams, and entire communities.
“The outcome that we’re looking for is to make the highway safer.”
So, they teamed up. They gathered data, built partnerships, and made the case to prioritize safety on what was already known to be Oregon’s second-deadliest highway.
This is what it means to rise together: not just caring for patients after tragedy but working to stop it from happening in the first place.
“We’re going to give outstanding care. But if we can prevent someone from ever needing us in the first place, that’s the goal.”
As one, we create.
In a Downtown Klamath Falls alleyway once easy to overlook, something new is taking root.
A group of like-minded community partners and local artists came together to honor women who helped shape the Klamath community through leadership, creativity, service, and love. The mural series is part of a broader effort to strengthen connection, spark curiosity, and celebrate what makes this region thrive.
“Public art makes you think differently, makes you connect differently, and it inspires you.”
This is more than public art. It’s a tribute to the people who make Klamath stronger, and a reminder that creativity and community go hand in hand.
“You see these women and their unique accomplishments, you think to yourself, ‘could I do that?’”
As one, we grow.
What started as a pilot project with a few farmers and a big idea has become a growing force for local health and connection. Klamath Grown is a food hub created by the people of Klamath —for the people of Klamath.
“At the root of what we’re doing is creating community pride and sense of place.”
By working together, farmers, community partners and volunteers are reshaping access to fresh, healthy food—while strengthening the local economy and building something even bigger: a shared sense of place.
Klamath Grown isn’t just about produce. It’s about people—supporting one another, investing locally, and creating healthier outcomes for generations to come
“We want it to be easier to get healthy local food, for our community. How can we make that easier?”
As one, we change.
Jay showed up to the Sky Lakes Community Health Fair to do his job—cover the event for the radio. But one blood pressure reading changed everything. Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke heard the number, stopped what she was doing, and pulled him aside.
“She was genuinely concerned about my well-being. It made a big difference.”
That moment led Jay down a new path—toward better habits, better choices, and a healthier life. Years later, he’s still feeling the impact of a doctor who took a moment to speak up—and showed him that his life mattered.
“I might not be alive right now if it wasn’t for Stephanie Van Dyke.”
As one, we serve.
Sky Lakes began 60 years ago with a simple goal: serve the people of Klamath with care and compassion. Built by and for this community, the hospital grew not through outside investment, but through local commitment and shared purpose.
“The DNA of this community is woven into the fabric of Sky Lakes.”
From those early days to today, that mission has remained the same. Through decades of growth, Sky Lakes has stayed rooted in local decision-making, independence, and innovation—always investing in the health and well-being of the region we call home.
“It’s people in the community taking care of people in the community.”
As one, we achieve.
When Alexis moved to Klamath Falls, she didn’t know where she fit in. Then, a teacher introduced her to a program that would change everything. She got hands-on experience, met mentors who saw something in her, and found a path forward. Now in college, she’s working toward becoming a nurse—proof of what’s possible when someone opens a door at the right time.
“When I moved to Klamath Falls… I realized I had a lot of opportunity and I wanted to be a part of that.”
A strong community isn’t just about offering opportunities—it’s about recognizing potential, giving people a place to grow, and standing behind them as they take the next step.
“I’m most excited about being able to care for people; to bring them the comfort and satisfaction of knowing I helped them”
As one, we thrive.
For years, Regina tried everything—every new book, every new diet—searching for a way to take control of her health. Nothing stuck. But when her doctor told her about the Sky Lakes Wellness Center, something changed.
“Its a lifestyle change for the better. Much better.”
Regina and her husband joined the lifestyle change program, diving into a new way of thinking about food, movement, and long-term health. It wasn’t easy at first, but with support from her wellness coaches and a community of people on the same journey, she stuck with it.
“Sometimes it’s just nice to have a reminder that there’s somebody out there that cares what’s happening to you.”
As one, we create.
As one, we respond.
As one, we grow.
As one, we change.
As one, we serve.
As one, we thrive.
As one, we achieve.