Oakland County ranks number two for health behaviors among 82 Michigan counties for the second year in a row, according to the County Health Rankings Report released Wednesday. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson attributed this accomplishment to county initiatives that improve quality of life for residents and a strong public health program. “Maintaining active and healthy lifestyles is at the heart of our public health programs and quality of life initiatives,” Patterson said. “The … [Read more...]
Oakland County among Top 10 for Health Behaviors/Health Factors
March 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County ranks second for health behaviors and eighth for health factors among Michigan’s 83 counties, according to the County Health Rankings Report released Wednesday. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson credited the county’s Health Division and his administration’s quality of life initiatives for the impressive scores. “Our public health programs and quality of life initiatives promote active and healthy lifestyles,” Patterson said. “The Brooksie Way Half Marathon, Fuel Up … [Read more...]
