Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi met with health leaders and partners in Hood River and The Dalles as part of a series of visits around the state to hear about community health needs.  Hathi said she was most struck by a culture of innovation and collaboration for solving health challenges in the area.  Key themes from the meetings with local health leaders were familiar, including difficulties surrounding health workforce shortages, the need for comprehensive behavioral health supports, and concerns about the loss of COVID-19 pandemic federal funding.