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New report outlines growing health crisis facing rural counties in Texas
An EHF-sponsored report finds changing demographics, rural hospital closures and uncertainly about the future of the Affordable Care Act are all taking a damaging toll on the ability of Texas rural populations to access health services.
New report outlines growing health crisis facing rural counties in Texas
Changing demographics, rural hospital closures and uncertainly about changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are all taking a damaging toll on the ability of Texas rural populations to access health services. Those are some of the findings of a new report by the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) examining the current crisis facing rural healthcare across the state. EHF sponsored the report.
New report outlines growing health crisis facing rural counties in Texas
Changing demographics, rural hospital closures and uncertainly about changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are all taking a damaging toll on the ability of Texas rural populations to access health services. Those are some of the findings of a new report by the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) examining the current crisis facing rural healthcare across the state. EHF sponsored the report.
COVER STORY: EHF partners with Texas A&M to help rural counties address health challenges
See how EHF’s community convening project in Grimes, Madison and Robertson counties is jump-starting communities to look for real solutions to specific health issues.
Filling the “Rural” Void
A new federal study shows rural areas get a small share of foundation grants across the country. EHF hopes to change that in Texas.
Texas Community Paramedicine Roundtable Takeaways and Opportunities
In November 2024, we collaborated with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the State Office of Rural Health within the Texas Department of Agriculture to host the Texas Community Paramedicine Roundtable. Our full-day convening allowed for rich discussion about the challenges and aspirations for community paramedicine in Texas.
Food and Nutrition Security
Texan’s Perspectives on and Experiences with Food and Nutrition Security EHF’s annual polls help guide the foundation’s work. We believe in the importance of incorporating the voices of Texans on health and health policy issues with the hope of integrating their opinions in decision-making conversations at state and local levels. This year, we asked Texans … Read more
