Texas Rural Health Action Alliance
Empowering Rural Communities and Strengthening Rural Health
About the Alliance
The Texas Rural Health Action Alliance, led by the Texas Rural Health Association (TRHA), serves as TRHA’s statewide collaborative and networking arm for members. It unites healthcare stakeholders, rural leaders, organizations, and advocates to address critical rural health challenges across Texas.
As the central hub for networking and collaboration, the Action Alliance supports a range of initiatives focused on workforce development, policy engagement, and advancing rural healthcare solutions through partnerships, shared resources, and innovative strategies.
The Action Alliance Operates:
What We Do
Facilitate
- Provide forums, events, and resources to share solutions for rural health challenges.
Amplify
- Amplify rural voices in state and federal legislative discussions.
Strengthen
- Strengthen advocacy through training, collaboration, and leadership development.
Share
- Share resources, tools, and best practices to drive rural health policy solutions.
Three Core Tracks for Rural Health Progress
The Action Alliance operates through three collaborative membership networks designed to strengthen healthcare systems and drive meaningful rural health progress:
The Advocacy Action Alliance Membership Network
Elevating Rural Voices
The Advocacy Action Alliance Membership Network brings together rural healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates to ensure rural communities have a voice in shaping healthcare policy at both state and federal levels.
Key Focus Areas:
- Amplifying rural voices in policy discussions
- Driving collaborative advocacy partnerships
- Educating policymakers about rural health challenges
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Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Supporting provider recruitment and retention efforts -
Workforce Solutions
Engaging in projects to enhance training, development, and retention -
Professional Development
Strengthening workforce resilience through education and leadership opportunities -
Expanding Workforce Networks
Connecting healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and workforce partners
Featured Initiative: Rural Stories
A collaboration with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the Rural Stories initiative highlights personal experiences from rural healthcare providers, patients, and communities—raising awareness and influencing policy change.
The Workforce Action Alliance Membership Network
Strengthening Rural Healthcare Recruitment
The Workforce Action Alliance Membership Network addresses critical workforce challenges through collaboration with healthcare organizations, workforce partners, and rural leaders. It strengthens recruitment, retention, and sustainability efforts for Texas’s rural healthcare systems.
Key Focus Areas:
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Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Supporting provider recruitment and retention efforts -
Workforce Solutions
Engaging in projects to enhance training, development, and retention -
Professional Development
Strengthening workforce resilience through education and leadership opportunities -
Expanding Workforce Networks
Connecting healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and workforce partners
Featured Initiative: Texas Rural Health Workforce Connect
A recruitment initiative powered by TRHA and the Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH), connecting healthcare professionals and students with job opportunities in rural Texas.
Collaboration & Support Membership Network
Fostering Partnerships & Resource Sharing
The Collaboration & Support Membership Network serves as the supportive and collaborative arm of TRHA, designed to foster partnerships, facilitate resource-sharing, and support rural health initiatives across Texas.
Key Focus Areas:
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Partner Connection
Facilitating collaborations by connecting organizations with the Action Alliance’s statewide network of rural health experts, members, and partners -
Grant & Initiative Support
Assisting organizations with grant initiatives and local coalition-building efforts to address rural health challenges. TRHA offers letters of support and serves as a collaborator to strengthen partnerships -
Resource Sharing
Providing a platform for accessing valuable state and federal resources, research, and tools -
Event Promotion
Offering event-sharing opportunities for member organizations and partners to expand their reach and engage with the rural health community
Featured Initiative: Coming Soon!
We welcome future collaborations and initiatives that aim to improve healthcare access, address health disparities, and enhance community well-being across rural Texas.
Get Involved
TRHAA is designed for action—whether you’re a policymaker, provider, advocate, or community leader, we invite you to engage, connect, and lead in strengthening rural healthcare.