Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC)

Thank you Tom Banning, CEO of the Texas Academy of Family Practitioners and the brilliant and talented policy guru, Helen Kent Davis, for coming to join me at the NACHC strategy session in MN to discuss state level policy and training solutions necessary to improve access to primary care services for patients and address clinical workforce shortages in Texas. We all need to join forces to have a meaningful impact in our state. TACHC is fortunate to have such amazing partners! 🙏

@Waco Family Medicine goes above and beyond—providing care that extends well beyond the exam room. 🩺💙 A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the incredible work of their referrals team, who consistently navigate complex systems to connect Medicaid patients with the specialty care they need. The story featured an example from Waco’s own community that reflects the commitment their team shows every day: no matter how challenging the process, they remain dedicated to finding solutions and ensuring patients receive the care they deserve. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eRbnHGZG

East Texas Community Health Services, Inc. hosted a regional strategic planning meeting on building a successful advocacy committee and is already making progress toward leveraging community capital. 🌟 Thank you to Special Health Resources and Crossroads Community Health Center for joining us! 🤝💙

Shelby Tracy, Chief Policy Officer at TACHC, spoke on a panel at the NACHC 2025 Partner Conference in Minnesota about the power of regulatory advocacy in shaping the future of community health centers. It’s great to see Texas best practices represented on the national stage.#CHCpartner25

Christina Brito-Tigerina, our Emergency Management Coordinator, joined an expert panel at the NACHC Partner Conference in Minnesota to discuss Harnessing the Power of Community Health Workers in Emergency Response and Recovery. CHWs are trusted community lifelines—before, during, and after disasters. Their insight and connection to the communities they serve make them essential to building stronger, more resilient systems of care. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share TACHC’s experience and to help elevate the vital role of CHWs in emergency management.

📢 Exciting recap! TACHC’s own Lori Hooks, Chief Technology & Data Officer, spoke at the NACHC 2025 Partner Conference in Minneapolis! She joined the HCCN panel on the future of digital healthcare solutions—digging into AI readiness, adoption barriers, cybersecurity, and the tools shaping today’s CHCs. Texas innovation on a national stage!

✨ TACHC Team Tuesday! ✨ Meet Lesley Clark, our Patient Engagement Program Specialist at TACHC! From empowering health centers with tools to strengthen patient experience to supporting statewide engagement initiatives, Lesley brings compassion, insight, and unwavering dedication to her work. Her commitment to helping centers elevate patient voices and improve care makes her an essential part of the TACHC team. Thank you for all you do, Lesley!

Watch now: Check out this video that highlights how Texas community health centers are building stronger, healthier communities every day. 💙 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ey6Envak

CommUnityCare Health Centers is proud to announce that CEO Dr. Nicholas Yagoda has been appointed to the Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC) Board of Directors. As the provider representative, he will also serve as Chair of the Clinical Affairs Committee, offering guidance on medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy initiatives that support community health centers statewide. Congratulations, Dr. Yagoda! We’re grateful for your leadership and commitment to expanding access to high-quality care for all Texans.

TACHC is on the lookout for an innovative Learning Management System (LMS) partner! We aim to better serve our member health centers by selecting an #LMS that seamlessly integrates with Salesforce and supports our growing staff training needs. Interested vendors, visit www.tachc.org/join-us/ for more information.