Media release
(STILLWATER, Okla.) – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified
Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and
policies that support improved health and wellness.
Certified Healthy Oklahoma – a collaborative effort of OSDH, The Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point
Council and the State Chamber of Oklahoma – offers certifications in seven categories: Business, Campus,
Community, Congregation, Early Childhood Program, Restaurant and School.
More than 1,200 Certified Health Oklahoma applications were received statewide for 2022.
“Organizations and individuals that earn Certified Healthy Oklahoma certification at any level should be very
proud of the accomplishment, and deserve to be celebrated for their efforts as a leader in Oklahoma health,”
said Commissioner of Health Keith Reed. “These champions of health are helping pave the way to an elevated
quality of life for all Oklahomans.”
Applicants received a comprehensive assessment to gauge how effectively they are supporting health, with a
special focus on strategies that address physical activity, nutrition, tobacco use and mental health. There are
three levels of certification: Excellence, Merit and Basic.
Click here to view the full statewide list of 2022 Certified Healthy Oklahoma awardees.
Certified Healthy Oklahoma awardees for Payne County include:
Business
Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners
Payne County Youth Services
Payne County Health Department – Stillwater
Payne County Health Department – Cushing
Early Childhood Program
Stephanie Goen’s FCCH
School
Cushing Pre-Kindergarten
Cushing Lower Elementary
Cushing Middle School
Highland Park Elementary
Sangre Ridge Elementary
Lincoln Alternative Academy
Stillwater High School
Stillwater Junior High School
Stillwater Middle School
Campus
Oklahoma State University
Restaurant
OSU – 405 Deli
OSU – B&B (Breakfast & Burgers)
OSU – Bread and Beyond
OSU Country BBQ
OSU Zest
Awardees will receive formal recognition for their work with a trophy and certificate.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of
local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and
guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two
independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health.
