F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health

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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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/

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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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. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

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

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

11/07/2025

Mark your calendar! and TexLa invite you to join the celebration on November 20 for . Discover how you can get involved at powerofrural.org.

11/05/2025

We’re hiring in ABILENE!
Join the Division of Rural Affairs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as a Community Liaison and help strengthen health access across West Texas.

This position builds relationships with community partners, supports rural health initiatives, and helps advance TTUHSC’s mission to improve health outcomes for all Texans.

If you’re passionate about community engagement and rural health, we want to hear from you!

Apply now:
https://ow.ly/V2uG50XnmZ4

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11/05/2025

Exciting news from the TexLa Telehealth Resource Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine!

Dr. Ariel Santos, Principal Investigator of the TexLa Telehealth Resource Center, and Milcah Poothakary, President of the Project ECHO Elective, presented at the AAMC Annual Conference!

They highlighted the innovative Project ECHO Elective, a collaborative effort between TexLa and the TTUHSC School of Medicine, designed to expand medical education and telehealth outreach through the ECHO model.

Congratulations to Dr. Santos and Milcah for representing TexLa and TTUHSC on a national stage and showcasing how telehealth and education can work hand in hand to improve healthcare access and outcomes!

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10/28/2025

10/10/2025

The Rural Affairs team is ready for homecoming!

10/09/2025

Join us TODAY at NOON for a Project ECHO presentation by Dr. Depphak Swaminath on Atrial Fibrillation Management.
Join here: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17085468590551GBSK940XH

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