OSDH accepting Certified Healthy applications

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced on Thursday, applications are being accepted for organizations interested in becoming certified healthy!

Officials with OSDH say, just under 1,600 Oklahoma businesses and organizations were certified through the program in 2023.

The program offers certifications in six categories: Business, School, Campus, Community, Congregation and Early Childhood Program. There are three levels of certification: Basic, Merit and Excellence.

“Businesses, organizations and communities that earn the Certified Healthy Oklahoma status lead the way when it comes to making health and wellness a top priority. This is an opportunity for programs across the state to gain recognition of the work that has and is being done to help improve the health of their community.”

Karin Leimbach, OSDH certified healthy consultant

Applicants can expect to receive a comprehensive assessment to gauge how effectively they are supporting health and could qualify for additional resources to help create healthier environments.

Winners will be notified in February 2025 of which certification level they were awarded and will receive formal recognition at an annual awards ceremony, according to OSDH officials.

Applications must be received by close of business on Nov. 1, 2024.

There is no cost to apply.

To learn more about Certified Healthy Oklahoma, or to apply, click here.