Regional Grant Workshop: Aug 10th in Columbus, TX

The TORCH Foundation and Columbus Community Hospital will co-host a grant workshop on August 10th at the hospital's Education Center.  The focus of the workshop is "Doing More with Less: Fast-track Strategies for Rural Health Grant Writers and Fundraisers." Workshop sessions include:

• Microprospecting - identifying the go-to resources for your needs and capacities
• Translation Please! Deciphering "grant speak", RFPs, guidelines and funder expectations
• Making the Case: Better Budgeting for Projects and Proposals
• Fund Development Roundtable - Learn from Funders and your peers

Registration is only $25 per person, so register today and attend to learn with your peers.

• 2010 Regional Grant Workshop Brochure/Agenda
• Grant Workshop Registration Form

The Texas Association of Rural Health Clinics Conference is Coming
August 11 - 13, 2010 at the Omni Hotel Downtown in Austin, TX

Later this summer, experts on Rural Health Clinics will be gathering to share their knowledge and expertise with clinic administrators, clinicians and their staff. Topics at this year’s annual conference include: RHC Certification Requirements ~ Texas State Medicaid and CHIP ~ CMS Update ~ TrailBlazer Medicare RHC Update ~ Medicare Advantage ~ Billing ~ Electronic Health Records ~ Legislative Update ~ FQHC Orientation ~ TDI/Workers Comp Briefing ~ and more. There will also be a variety of vendors and exhibitors that provide services to RHCs across the state. So, no matter whether you are a provider-based or independent RHC, you won’t want to miss the only state conference dedicated solely to the important work that Rural Health Clinics do to support primary care in rural Texas.

This educational conference will be held at the Omni Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 75701. The special guest room rate is $119.00 (S/D). Ask for the TARHC Education Conference when making reservations. Call the hotel directly at 512/476-3700 to make your reservations before July 27th to assure accommodation and rate. All facilities are fully accessible to the handicapped. If you require special assistance, please call the TARHC headquarters prior to the conference at 512-873-0045.

Download Your TARHC 2010 Conference Packet Today!

Conference Brochure
Registration Form
Corporate Sponsorship-Exhibitor Response Form

TORCH Leadership & Management Institute (TLMI) Annual Conference & Retreat – September 8 – 9, 2010 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, near Austin, TX
  - REGISTRATION is now Available!

Attend TLMI's premier annual education and training event that focuses on professional and personal development, and allows participants to learn from and network with peers, industry professionals and healthcare leaders. This event is beneficial for all hospital staff levels (including executives, directors, managers and professional staff), as well as students! We encourage all who are interested in improving their leadership skills to join us for this event. Look for information coming soon or contact Dawn Haberkorn at dawn.haberkorn@torchnet.org.

For Program and Registration Information, See Links Below:

2010 TLMI Program Brochure
Hospital & Student Registration Form

2010 Rural Hospital Information Technology (HITCON) Conference – October 20 – 21, 2010 at the Westin Austin

HITCON is the leading education conference & tradeshow on rural hospital information technology. Register to gain vital information on key HIT topics and knowledge from health IT experts and industry professionals, and have access to quality IT vendors showcasing their products and services. Watch for details!

It is a brand new day at TORCH, the Foundation and TMSI, and 2010 has a promising outlook. To get a brief overview of the exciting things to come in the areas of education, health IT, workforce, leadership, and other programs, please see our [Brand New Day brochure]. For more information please contact our office.

TORCH is bestowing specials awards on four state lawmakers for helping us in the last session. Senators Robert Duncan of Lubbock and Kel Seliger of Amarillo, as well as State Representatives Joe Heflin of Crosbyton and Garnet Coleman of Houston will be the recipients of the Texas Rural Health TORCHbearer Award for their support of rural hospitals and their efforts to enhance rural health care access.


Texas State Representative Joe Heflin presented the Texas Rural Health TORCHbearer Award in ceremonies at Covenant Hospital Plainview on November 18th. In the photo (Left to Right) - Steve Beck (CEO of Covenant Hospital Plainview), Sharon Hunt (CEO of Mangold Hospital in Lockney and TORCH Board Member), Representative Joe Heflin, Don McBeath (Director of Advocacy for TORCH).

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