Discover the purpose of the
Texas Rural Health Association
Discover the purpose of the
Texas Rural Health Association
The Texas Rural Health Association (TRHA) was established in 1984 by a steering committee of representatives from various West Texas entities, including county governments, public health departments, and educational/healthcare institutions. Efforts were encouraged by the Texas Tech University Regional Academic Health Center in Odessa, which also provided a convenient operational base in the early stages. Many other organizations also supported TRHA with meeting space, travel costs for representatives, materials, and supplies.
Most of the early membership and enthusiasm was cultivated in West Texas, where TRHA was based. In fact, it was initially named the West Texas Rural Health Association. As the group grew and evolved, other regions of the state provided interest, participation, and membership, bolstered by an active board of directors and core members to ensure that rural health concerns were represented for the whole state.
Today TRHA continues to broaden the potential for leaders to unite, promoting strong rural health policy, advocacy, and education. We hope you will join us!
TRHA’s primary forum for the exchange of information and ideas has been the annual conference, where professionals from diverse backgrounds have generated enthusiastic and fruitful dialogue. Countless informal, networking relationships emerged from these conferences, as they identified overlapping missions and strategies to deal with shrinking resources. Through TRHA, health professionals, academics, and policymakers share information, expand knowledge, and develop collaborative, streamlined solutions.
Mark your calendar for TRHA’s major events in 2020! Read more here.>
Mike Easley, President
Austin, Texas
Gayla Quillin
Parmer Medical Center
Friona, Texas
Paula Winkler
South Central AHEC
San Antonio, Texas
Ann Smith, Secretary
UNT Health Sciences Center
Fort Worth, Texas
Candy Powell
Collingsworth General Hospital
Wellington, Texas
Bel Flores
South Coastal AHEC
Corpus Christi, Texas
Courtney West
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Katherine McDonald, MBA, PA-C
Radiology Partners
Conroe, Texas
David M. DeShan, M.D.
Midland Women’s Clinic
Midland, Texas
Kelly Cheek
325-672-0495
Abilene, Texas
Terra A. New
325-672-0495 (Phone)
3702 Loop 322
Abilene, TX 79602
If you would like to speak to a member of the board, please send us a message and we’ll contact you.
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