Season 1, Episode 20: Nov. 10, 2025
18 min
From brushstrokes of service to bold lines of compassion, this week’s episode paints a portrait of progress across ODHS. Under the theme Resilience in Five Movements, each story adds color and texture — from statewide food-support coordination to preparedness, safety, and care. Join Bethany in a solo studio session where art meets action, and every stroke tells a story of service.
In this episode
Deadline: ODHS (4:51)
Oregon’s coordinated food-support response during the federal government shutdown. At the Governor’s request, OREM activated a statewide system to track unmet food needs and keep Oregon’s food lifeline strong while SNAP funds are delayed.
In lieu of FACT of the Week (6:11)
A celebration of the very best of ODHS
Survivor: Oregon (10:00)
OREM / SNAP Delay Response — Incident Management System coordinates data and support statewide.
OREM & UCAN (Douglas County) — Resilience Hub Grant funds generator for regional food warehouse.
West Coast Health Alliance — States partner to maintain vaccine access and affordability.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Supports — Expanded TA-DVS funding and staff safety resources.
Winter Preparedness — Review procedures, update contact info, and sign up for OR-Alert.
Great ShakeOut & OHSE Forums — Statewide drills and health-safety participation strengthen readiness.
Writer’s Wrap-Up (17:55) Bethany brings the week’s canvas to life with humor and heart — OREM’s mountain of resilience, vaccine trees, and happy little process improvements reminding us that every effort adds beauty to Oregon’s shared picture.
Credits:
Host: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe — Communications
Produced by: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe
Contact: Questions / feedback: bethany.g.howe@odhs.oregon.gov