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Building a Healthier Klamath Basin Together
Foster G. McGaw Prize
Sky Lakes is honored to be recognized with the American Hospital
Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize, a national award celebrating
healthcare organizations that demonstrate leadership in improving
community health and well-being.
Presented by the American Hospital Association and sponsored by the Baxter Foundation. The award recognizes healthcare
organizations that go beyond traditional healthcare to address the
broader factors that shape health — including education,
prevention, access, environment, and community connection.
For Sky Lakes, this recognition reflects something bigger than a
single organization. It represents the power of partnership across
the Klamath Basin.
Community Health Starts with Community
At Sky Lakes, we believe healthier communities are built together.
That means investing not only in healthcare services, but also in the people, programs, spaces, and partnerships that help our region thrive. Through collaboration with schools, nonprofits, businesses, public agencies, and local leaders, we support initiatives that improve quality of life throughout the Klamath Basin.
The McGaw Prize recognized Sky Lakes’ work in five key areas of community health:
Food Systems
Good food. Strong communities.
Sky Lakes supports programs that strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy, locally sourced food.
Programs in Action
Education & Workforce Development
Opening doors to healthcare careers.
We partner with schools and organizations to inspire students, provide hand-on learning, and build the future healthcare workforce right here at home.
Programs in Action
Wellness Center
Healthy people. Stronger community.
From our Sky Lakes Wellness Center to community events and wellness programs, we meet people where they are support healthier lives for all.
Wellness Center
Fitness, classes, and support for all ages.
Community Classes
Fitness, food and mindfulness.
Healthy Living
Resources, education, and lifestyle support.
Tobacco Prevention
Building a healthier future.
Through Healthy Klamath and community partnerships, we prevent youth tobacco use, support cessation, and create tobacco-free environments.
Programs in Action
Built Environment
Places that support healthy living.
We invest in the spaces and places that bring people together, inspire activity, and make our community a healthier place to live.
Programs in Action
Projects in Flight
Together, These Five Pillars Earned Sky Lakes the Foster G. McGaw Prize.
One community. Five Focus areas.
Lasting impact for generations to come.
A Community Achievement
American Hospital Association’s Foster G. McGaw Prize reflects the collective efforts of organizations, educators, healthcare professionals, volunteers, businesses, and residents working together to improve community health across the region.
Together, we are building a healthier Klamath Basin.
You can help continue making the Klamath Basin a healthy place to live.
About the Foster G. McGaw Prize
The Foster G. McGaw Prize is one of the nation’s highest honors for community health leadership. The award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to improving community well-being and addressing the broader factors that influence health.
Learn more about the award through the American Hospital Association.