Texas Rural Health Association
Connecting Texans to Strengthen the Health and Well-Being of our Rural Communities
About TRHA
We aim to be a unifying voice for rural communities by bringing together the existing initiatives and by providing a collaborative forum to exchange ideas to maximize opportunities for improvement.
We Emphasize 4 Key Areas
Amplify Rural Voices
Build & Connect Partnerships
Strengthen Rural Workforce
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Congratulations to Our Rural Health Day Story & Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all the participants who shared their rural health stories. Every submission reflects the commitment, compassion, and teamwork that sustain our rural communities. We honor each of you who serve.
Updates
Announcement: Launch of the Texas Rural Health Advocacy Action Alliance Quarterly Meetings
December 16, 2025
Announcement: Launch of the Texas Rural Health Advocacy Action Alliance Quarterly Meetings with kickoff meeting, TRHA will introduce the Alliance’s
AHEC Creates Local, Statewide, & Nationwide Impacts
November 18, 2025
The Big Country Area Health Education Center’s (BCAHEC) local work in the Big Country fuels statewide collaboration and contributes to
Developing Rural Physicians: SHSU-COM’s Rural Residency Program
November 14, 2025
Rural residency programs prepare physicians to practice where they’re needed most. Today, we’re highlighting one program that’s helping strengthen the
TRHA Events
Rural Health Advocacy Action Alliance
December 16, 2025
During this kickoff meeting, TRHA will introduce the Alliance’s priorities, gather input from across Texas, and begin shaping a shared 2026 rural health advocacy agenda
TRHA Conference
October 22 & 23, 2025
Join rural health leaders, providers, students, and partners from across Texas for two days of networking, collaboration, and action.
Organizational Member Events
2025 Legacy Gala
May 1, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen! Prepare for an enchanted evening of mystery and magic as Haskell County Hospital Foundation presents the 2025 Legacy Gala – A Magical Masquerade!
Endorsed Partner Events
Annual Rural Health Conference
Feb 10-12, 2026
Join TRHA, NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation to bring our energy to the Capitol.
2025 International Rural Nursing Conference
Date: May 27, 2025 – May 30, 2025 2025 International Rural Nursing Conference Location: The University of Texas at Arlington | University Center 300 W.