Season 1, Episode 63a — March 30, 2026

Length: 5:25

This episode introduces us to the people of Grant County, as we explore how a place shapes the work of the ODHS and the people who carry it out. Through the experiences of staff and community partners, the stories show how geography, infrastructure, and local connection influence both what services are needed and how they are delivered.

Across these stories, a consistent pattern emerges: systems meet real conditions, and the work adapts. From staff who return and choose to stay, to community partners who extend services across long distances, the episode highlights how relationships, resourcefulness, and local knowledge make services possible in environments where standard approaches do not always apply.

Featuring Krista Qual, a family coach, and Kristina Kreger, a case worker for APD, this is the introduction to their world. One that shows how work on the Oregon frontier is irrevocably tied to the place in which the work is done. 

Credits

Hosts: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe, Communications, and Shenika, Community Partnership Coordinator, District 10

Produced by: Dr. Bethany Grace Howe Contact: [email protected]