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Lane County Ranks No. 1 On List Of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers For Sixth Year In A Row (Photo) - 05/14/26

Lane County has been recognized as the #1 healthiest employer in Oregon (1500-4999 employees) for the sixth year in a row by the Portland Business Journal.

 

This recognition reflects Lane County’s deep, long-standing commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and resilience of its workforce. The County’s wellness strategy is comprehensive and forward-thinking, offering high‑value benefits that promote physical fitness, mental health, financial stability, and chronic disease prevention for employees and their families.

 

These wellness investments also help manage taxpayer costs by reducing the likelihood of high‑cost medical claims. For example, access to and encouragement for screening can help catch cancers early, when treatment is less invasive, more effective, and significantly less expensive.

 

“This award is a testament to the employees and their families who actively engage in their well‑being and help sustain Lane County’s culture of health,” said County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky. “We are proud to consistently rank at or near the top of employers across Oregon and will continue to invest in our employees, while seeking to steward taxpayer resources.”

 

In 2017, 2018 and 2019, Lane County was ranked third healthiest large employer in Oregon, and in 2018 was listed within the top 100 healthiest employers nationally. In 2020, Lane County was ranked second healthiest larger employer. In 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, Lane County was ranked the #1 healthiest larger employer and in 2022 was listed sixth on the healthiest 100 workplaces in America.

 

Employers are ranked on six categories which include: culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analytics. There are five employer size categories: small (2-99 employees), medium (100-499), large (500-1499), larger (1500-4999), and largest (5000+).

 

See the announcement from Portland Business Journal.

 

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Lane County Ranks No. 1 On List Of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers For Sixth Year In A Row (Photo) - 05/14/26

Lane County has been recognized as the #1 healthiest employer in Oregon (1500-4999 employees) for the sixth year in a row by the Portland Business Journal.

 

This recognition reflects Lane County’s deep, long-standing commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and resilience of its workforce. The County’s wellness strategy is comprehensive and forward-thinking, offering high‑value benefits that promote physical fitness, mental health, financial stability, and chronic disease prevention for employees and their families.

 

These wellness investments also help manage taxpayer costs by reducing the likelihood of high‑cost medical claims. For example, access to and encouragement for screening can help catch cancers early, when treatment is less invasive, more effective, and significantly less expensive.

 

“This award is a testament to the employees and their families who actively engage in their well‑being and help sustain Lane County’s culture of health,” said County Administrator Steve Mokrohisky. “We are proud to consistently rank at or near the top of employers across Oregon and will continue to invest in our employees, while seeking to steward taxpayer resources.”

 

In 2017, 2018 and 2019, Lane County was ranked third healthiest large employer in Oregon, and in 2018 was listed within the top 100 healthiest employers nationally. In 2020, Lane County was ranked second healthiest larger employer. In 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, Lane County was ranked the #1 healthiest larger employer and in 2022 was listed sixth on the healthiest 100 workplaces in America.

 

Employers are ranked on six categories which include: culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analytics. There are five employer size categories: small (2-99 employees), medium (100-499), large (500-1499), larger (1500-4999), and largest (5000+).

 

See the announcement from Portland Business Journal.

 

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