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Working alongside 40 diverse partner organizations, Pogo actively works to shape a future where healthy living is effortless, and every resident can thrive.

All our initiatives fall under one of 5 focus areas, to improve health & wellbeing in measurable ways that we identify & track through an ongoing Community Health Needs Assessment.

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A Look Back at 2026's Pottawatomie County Sleep Challenge

In just 14 days, 143 participants turned small daily habits into big results, logging over 8 million steps, building routines, and forming new connections along the way. The challenge may be over, but the momentum doesn’t have to be.

Mar 312 min read

How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Health

When sleep suffers, mental health usually does too. Here’s why your brain cares more about your bedtime than you think.

Mental Wellbeing

Feb 234 min read

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

A practical guide for parents on sleep that supports growing brains, steady moods, and mornings that don’t feel like survival mode.

Feb 235 min read

Shift Work Sleep Tips: How to Rest When Your Schedule Isn’t Normal

Practical shift work sleep tips to help night and rotating shift workers protect their sleep routine.

Mental Wellbeing

Feb 235 min read

How to Build a Healthy Bedtime Routine

Struggling to fall asleep? Discover how to create a consistent bedtime routine, improve sleep quality, and protect your mental health with practical sleep hygiene tips.

Mental Wellbeing

Feb 204 min read