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.

From the smallest town—Terlingua (pop. 78)—to the largest city—Houston (pop. 2.3M)—our journey this year took us far and...
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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Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Steven Brooks, Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NTSI). Please be advised that...
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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Our TexLa team picked up an Angel Tree tag today.  We love being part of something that spreads kindness in real, meanin...
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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This week, our NextGen 911 Project team trained the Hereford Regional Medical Center EMS Team on telehealth equipment.  ...
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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Thank you, Texas Medical Association for sharing this article!https://ow.ly/FUEo50XFXK6Texas Tech University Health Scie...
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.

We’re honored to be featured in this month’s Texas Medicine Today newsletter from the Texas Medical Association! The art...
12/04/2025

We’re honored to be featured in this month’s Texas Medicine Today newsletter from the Texas Medical Association!

The article, "TexLa Resource Center Aids Physicians Integrating Telemedicine Technologies,” highlights how TexLa is helping providers expand telehealth access and integrate telemedicine technologies across Texas and Louisiana.

Read the full feature here: https://ow.ly/Ovsx50XC85b

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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.

We had a great time celebrating National Rural Health Day in Odessa, TX!  Some of our staff presented posters, and our v...
11/20/2025

We had a great time celebrating National Rural Health Day in Odessa, TX! Some of our staff presented posters, and our very own ITDI received the Dr. Charles Sponsel Rural Healthcare Organization Pioneer Award. Thank you to all who stopped by our booth for information, swag, and to check out our oxygen bar.

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We’re excited to celebrate   with  and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the   and highlighting t...
11/20/2025

We’re excited to celebrate with and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

Learn more here: https://powerofrural.org/

Medicare telehealth flexibilities are back!Congress has passed new legislation, and the stopgap funding bill signed late...
11/14/2025

Medicare telehealth flexibilities are back!
Congress has passed new legislation, and the stopgap funding bill signed late Wednesday reinstates the pandemic-era virtual care policies through January 30th.

TexLa is here to help—reach out if you need support or have questions!

The pandemic-era virtual care policies are back in place through Jan. 30. But short-term deals aren’t sustainable, telehealth advocates and providers say.

11/13/2025

TODAY - Please join us for a presentation by Kimberlee Gutierrez and Monica Garcia on Coordination of Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) and Chronic Disease Management in a Community Health Center.

Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Link: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17085468590551GBSK940XH

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

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Happy Veterans Day to all who have served!  We'd especially like to recognize a few of our own Veterans - Michael (U.S. ...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served! We'd especially like to recognize a few of our own Veterans - Michael (U.S. Navy) and Rance (U.S. Air Force). We are forever grateful for your bravery and dedication to our country. 🇺🇸

More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.  Learn how telehealth can help:  https://ow.ly/ChJW...
11/11/2025

More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how telehealth can help: https://ow.ly/ChJW50XosR8

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