F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health

02/05/2026

Telehealth funding included in bill to end government shutdown.

The funding package ends a partial government shutdown and enacts several healthcare policies, including preserving telehealth flexibilities in Medicare through 2027.

02/03/2026

Join Dr. Cathy Hudson, Dr. Melisa Iborra, and Maria Garcia, MPH, for the first RESEARCH CONNECT on Friday, February 13, at NOON CST. We will be discussing community-engaged research.

In-person: HSC 1C120
Online: https://ow.ly/sV6e50Y7PTz

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02/02/2026

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 4 at NOON for the virtual presentation - Beyond the Bedside: How Telemedicine is Transforming Patient Care with Dr. Ariel Santos. One hour CE offered.

Register HERE: https://ow.ly/GTOj50Y7IEH

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01/23/2026

The Report Card Issue of the RURAL HEALTH QUARTERLY Magazine is now available online!

Download a copy here: https://ow.ly/Rq6P50Y1pyg

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01/15/2026

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01/12/2026

JOIN US - Friday, January 16, Noon-1 PM
SBIRT FOR EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN RURAL SETTINGS
Presented by Zachery Sneed, PhD, Associate Professor School of Health Professions, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Register here:
https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1762277434748GUVV4KB0QT

01/09/2026

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15 - 2026 Telehealth Implementation Bootcamp:
Chronic Disease Management. Apply HERE: https://ow.ly/HIB150XU4pn

Apply now for the 2026 Telehealth Implementation Bootcamp: Chronic Disease Management—a selective, 2-month hybrid program designed to help healthcare professionals launch, strengthen, and sustain telehealth programs for chronic care.

Hosted by the UMMC Center for Telehealth and Emerging Technologies in partnership with national thought leaders.

What’s included:
• 3 expert-led interactive webinars
• Hands-on implementation support
• In-person capstone: April 6–7, 2026 | Bloomington, MN
• Certificate + ongoing technical assistance

Who should apply:
Healthcare leaders, clinicians, program managers, and administrators ready to expand telehealth services.

📅 Apply by January 15, 2026
📩 Questions? thbootcamp@dt.com

12/19/2025

From the smallest town—Terlingua (pop. 78)—to the largest city—Houston (pop. 2.3M)—our journey this year took us far and wide: 84 communities, 70 counties, and countless meaningful conversations. Happy Holidays from all of us at Rural Affairs!

Which Texas town should we visit next year? Comment with your hometown below!

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12/11/2025

Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Steven Brooks, Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NTSI). Please be advised that this presentation contains graphic images.

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Link: https://ow.ly/S2Bf50XGZpX

Starting January 2026, our ECHO’s will move to the 3rd Thursday of each month.

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12/10/2025

Our TexLa team picked up an Angel Tree tag today. We love being part of something that spreads kindness in real, meaningful ways. If you’re able and interested, we encourage you to check out your local Angel Tree and help however you can.

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12/10/2025

This week, our NextGen 911 Project team trained the Hereford Regional Medical Center EMS Team on telehealth equipment. Thank you for allowing us to spend the day with your staff!

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12/08/2025

Thank you, Texas Medical Association for sharing this article!

https://ow.ly/FUEo50XFXK6

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The federally funded TexLa Telehealth Resource Center is based at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Information on its resources to support both new and existing telehealth programs in the region is now on TMA’s website.