SAN BERNARDINO – (INT) – County residents are being given improving marks in their overall health.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is out with its annual county health rankings. The county ranked 38th out of 58 California counties. That compares to 41st last year and 46th in 2017.

The goal of the rankings is to build awareness of factors influencing health and empower community leaders working to improve health.

San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare praised the “collective efforts of our staff and our partners.”

“Initiatives such as Community Vital Signs (www.CommunityVitalSigns.org), which bring together critical partnerships invested in the health of the community; the Countywide Vision2BActive (www.Vision2BActive.com), which bring to the forefront the importance of the Countywide Vision and an active lifestyle; and recent accreditation efforts undertaken by dedicated Public Health staff were all crucial elements to this success,” Ohikhuare said.

“Partnerships are paying dividends and moving us closer to achieving the goal of a having a healthier, more-prosperous community,” said County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman.

Riverside County ranked 26th and Orange County 5th.

Story Date: March 30, 2019