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"The true value of the TORCH Foundation is that it seeks to build partnerships, leverages new funding sources and brings together information, resources and expertise to enhance the ability of rural hospitals to improve access to quality healthcare."

James Vanek, CEO
Lavaca Medical Center
Hallettsville, Texas

 

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 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conference – Presentations

The TORCH Foundation, Texas Department of Rural Affairs and TORCH recently hosted the Texas Critical Access Hospital Conference in Austin, TX.  Nearly 200 people attended this educational and networking event.  We would like to especially thank our hospital attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors for making this a very successful event...we couldn't have done it without you!  Below are the conference presentations.

Wednesday, June 30th Presentations:

Thursday, July 1st Presentations:


Texas Patient Safety Organization (TXPSO) Grant-Funded Program

Grant Funding Available for Hospital Under 50 Beds — Don’t Miss Out, Sign Up Today!

The TORCH Foundation has received a grant from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) to support the Texas Patient Safety Organization (TXPSO) program for rural and community hospitals in Texas. The purpose of the TXPSO program is to help hospitals and healthcare providers submit and analyze information about incidences in which patients were adversely affected in order to mitigate future adverse events.

The Patient Safety Act of 2005 establishes strong Federal confidentiality and privilege protections for information to create a secure environment where healthcare organizations and clinicians can voluntarily report and analyze patient safety data, such as near misses and incidences, to help identify root causes of adverse events, reduce risks, and develop best practices.

Grant funding is available to rural and community hospitals under 50 licensed beds to access the PSO services at no cost (except for a one-time $500 setup fee). Sign up today!

Grant Line Now Available Online; Foundation Launches "The ASK"

Grant Line is the Foundation's newsletter containing information, resources and alerts on current funding opportunities.  Grant Line is now electronic and can be accessed on the Foundation website under teh Grant Resource tab.  Also, check out "The ASK," our online blog for grant writing tips, training resources, prospecting and funding research. Learn what's happening in the work of rural healthcare funding here.


2009 Education Scholarships and Stipends

The Foundation is pleased to announce that four individuals have been awarded scholarships and stipends for 2009! The purpose of these scholarship opportunities is to support promising individuals who aspire to make a difference in rural healthcare and hospital staff who desire to improve their job performance through continuing education. These awards were made possible by the generous donations and participation in our first Silent Auction held last year during the TORCH Annual Conference. The 2009 recipients are:

Texas MHA Scholarship
Amy Lawler, Texas A&M University

Rural Healthcare Internship Stipend
Matthew Wylie, Summer Internship at Uvalde Memorial Hospital

Continuing Education Stipends
Larry Price, Assistant Administrator, Limestone Medical Center Helen Ann Dodson, Assisted Manager, D.M. Cogdell Memorial Hospital

Congratulations to all!


A Brand New Day

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.


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2010 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conference

June 30-July 1, 2010
Austin, TX

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