F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health

F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health The Institute for Rural and Community Health is a multidisciplinary group of professionals that are The F.

Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health at TTUHSC was established in February 2006 with a donation from Ms. Hall to leverage the existing resources of TTUHSC’s Office of Rural and Community Health and expand the impact of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in addressing the needs of the region and developing solutions that affect rural health beyond the bounds of West Texas.

The Institute for Rural and Community Health is a multidisciplinary group of professionals that are the focal point of key programs in four major areas—the West Texas Area Health Education Center, Rural Health Research, the West Texas Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center, and Telemedicine. These programs integrate services to bring innovative solutions to the broad spectrum of health-related challenges across West Texas.

Another great ECHO session!Thank you Dr. Abid, Dr. Hector, Dr. Diego, and Saloni for an engaging presentation on cellula...
04/17/2026

Another great ECHO session!

Thank you Dr. Abid, Dr. Hector, Dr. Diego, and Saloni for an engaging presentation on cellular therapy in oncology. We’re grateful for your time and expertise as we continue connecting providers and expanding access to specialty knowledge across our region.

In Garden City? Want to learn about rural health? Come visit some of our team at the Glasscock County Color run, blood d...
04/10/2026

In Garden City? Want to learn about rural health? Come visit some of our team at the Glasscock County Color run, blood drive, health fair and market today from 11:00 to 3:00 at Bearkat Stadium.
https://ow.ly/hO3550YH7Gs

We’re excited to introduce another featured speaker for the TexLa Digital Health Summit—Dr. Richard Greenhill.With over ...
04/09/2026

We’re excited to introduce another featured speaker for the TexLa Digital Health Summit—Dr. Richard Greenhill.

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, quality, and AI governance, Dr. Greenhill is a recognized expert in helping organizations safely and effectively implement artificial intelligence in real-world settings.

In his session, “AI in Rural Healthcare: Promises, Pitfalls, and Practical Use Cases,” he will share insights on how AI can improve clinical and operational efficiency in rural healthcare—while addressing important topics like equity, bias, and regulatory considerations.

Register here: https://ow.ly/yQIM50YGx8r

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation!

04/08/2026

We’re excited to offer our new virtual course to our rural EMS professionals!

Our Mobile Integrated Healthcare – Community Paramedicine course helps prepare you to deliver care where it’s needed most—right in patients’ homes and communities. Gain the skills and knowledge to help develop a new Community Paramedicine program to support chronic disease management, improve patient outcomes, and help reduce hospital visits while building stronger community connections!

As a way to continue to educate and build these crucial programs in our rural communities, this course is provided at no cost to our EMS professionals!

For more information, please email fmhirch@ttuhsc.edu

We’re excited to highlight one of our featured speakers for the TexLa Digital Health Summit—Nora Cox, CEO of the Texas e...
04/03/2026

We’re excited to highlight one of our featured speakers for the TexLa Digital Health Summit—Nora Cox, CEO of the Texas e-Health Alliance.

Nora has spent more than 30 years leading efforts to advance digital health and health information technology. Through her work, she has helped shape policy and drive innovation in areas like interoperability, telehealth, and data privacy across Texas.

At the summit, she will present “Interoperability as the Backbone of Rural Health Transformation,” sharing insights on how better data sharing can improve care coordination and support value-based care under the Rural Health Transformation Program—especially in rural communities.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Wo6A50YCS4m

We hope you’ll join us to hear from this expert in digital health!

We’re excited to announce that sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now open for the TexLa Digital Health Summit,...
04/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now open for the TexLa Digital Health Summit, happening July 30–31, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.

This event brings together healthcare providers, digital health leaders, policymakers, and innovators to advance telehealth and digital solutions for rural communities. Topics include the Rural Health Transformation Program, chronic disease prevention, AI, cybersecurity, interoperability, and behavioral health.

Whether you’re looking to showcase your organization or connect with leaders in rural healthcare, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Secure your sponsorship or exhibitor booth today:
https://ow.ly/8b2Z50YCjbO

Part of the Rural Affairs team attended the Texas A&M Rural Practitioners of Texas Conference and pose with TTUHSC medic...
03/31/2026

Part of the Rural Affairs team attended the Texas A&M Rural Practitioners of Texas Conference and pose with TTUHSC medical students that presented their poster "Frontera De Salud: A Student-Led Mobile Preventative Health Model in Rural and Border West Texas".

We’re excited to introduce our keynote speaker for the TexLa Digital Health Summit!John Henderson, President and CEO of ...
03/30/2026

We’re excited to introduce our keynote speaker for the TexLa Digital Health Summit!

John Henderson, President and CEO of TORCH (Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals), will present “Transforming Rural Health: From Policy to Practice.” This keynote will include an overview of the Rural Health Transformation Program and its role in reshaping care delivery across rural and underserved communities, along with insights on policy, funding, and digital health innovation.

Join us to hear from a leader at the forefront of rural health transformation.

Register here: https://ow.ly/BXkE50YzOzb

We’re excited to share the agenda for the TexLa Digital Health Summit, happening July 30–31, 2026 in Bastrop, Texas!This...
03/27/2026

We’re excited to share the agenda for the TexLa Digital Health Summit, happening July 30–31, 2026 in Bastrop, Texas!

This year’s sessions will cover important topics like rural health transformation, mental health, AI in healthcare, cybersecurity, and innovative digital strategies for prevention and chronic disease.

With expert speakers and a dedicated Rural Health Transformation Panel, this summit is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of meaningful change in rural healthcare.

Register here: https://ow.ly/BXkE50YzOzb

We hope to see you there!

We’re excited to introduce the new student officers for the ECHO Elective and Telemedicine Club at the TTUHSC School of ...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to introduce the new student officers for the ECHO Elective and Telemedicine Club at the TTUHSC School of Medicine!

Amir Batrice and Yaizeth Gurrola-Mares will be serving as ECHO Elective officers, and Shadt Skawratananond and Niyati Babaria will be serving as a Telemedicine Club officers.

These photos are from our first meeting together, and we’re already looking forward to all the great work they will accomplish this year. We’re proud to have such motivated students leading the way in telehealth and rural health initiatives!

Please join us in welcoming them!

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

We had a wonderful ECHO session last week featuring Dr. Biondi, who presented on Access to Renal Transplantation in West...
03/25/2026

We had a wonderful ECHO session last week featuring Dr. Biondi, who presented on Access to Renal Transplantation in West Texas.

Her insights were incredibly valuable, and we appreciate her taking the time to share her expertise. It’s always inspiring to see meaningful conversations around improving access to care in rural communities.

If you weren’t able to join us, you can watch the full presentation on YouTube here: https://ow.ly/rVLi50YyBO6

Thank you again, Dr. Biondi!

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Lubbock, TX
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