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Access to Care is Our Promise

Together, we are finding new ways to address the critical health needs of rural West Texas through applied research, workforce training, and community outreach.

F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health

The F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural and Community Health works in close collaboration with the people of Texas for the advancement of health through innovative and scholarly research, the advanced use of technology, comprehensive education, and outreach.

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Examination room at the Fort Davis Clinic featuring a mobile medical computer cart, cabinetry, and a large mural titled "FRONTIER MEDICINE" depicting an Old West town.

Institute for Telehealth and Digital Innovation

The Institute of Telehealth and Digital Innovation (ITDI) at TTUHSC was established following authorization and funding from the 88th Legislature to advance three key pillars: expanding access to care, driving research on health care outcomes and enhancing education to prepare the next generation of health care professionals to effectively leverage telehealth and emerging technologies. 

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Over-the-shoulder view of a healthcare provider wearing headphones and a lab coat conducting a telehealth video consultation on a computer screen.

Leadership

Dr. Cynthia Jumper serves as interim senior vice president of the Division of Rural Affairs and director of both the F. Marie Hall Institute for Rural & Community Health and the Institute for Telehealth and Digital Innovation.

Cynthia A Jumper

Interim Senior Vice President