07 May Sky Lakes 60th Anniversary
As one, we rise.
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.”
Sixty years ago, a group of Klamath Falls residents came together with a vision: build a community hospital that truly served the people who lived here. There were no national health systems, no outside investors—just a local need, and the determination to meet it.
That’s how Sky Lakes began. What was once a group of small, independent practices became a unified hospital, supported by the city and shaped by the community’s belief in its future.
From day one, this hospital has never been about size or scale. It’s been about service. The question has always been: what do people here need to live healthier, fuller lives? And every answer has brought new growth.
“It’s people in the community taking care of people in the community.”
Over the years, Sky Lakes has transformed from a reactive care center into something more. Today, it’s a partner in prevention, a driver of local wellness, and a hub for innovative thinking. Whether launching school-based health programs, expanding primary care, or investing in local jobs, the goal has remained the same: help this region thrive.
At the heart of it all is trust. The people who make decisions here live here. We see the impact of our work every day. And we know that the health of our hospital is inseparable from the health of our community.
Sky Lakes is more than a place. It’s a promise—one we’ve kept for 60 years, and one we’re ready to carry forward
“We want to create a community that’s vibrant and thriving—for both current and future generations.”
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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.”