Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation

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Hey gang, I posted this also in the TMA Alliance page, so forgive the duplicate, however does anyone have a Neuro contact at UT Southwestern? A friend's child has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and they need to have a contact there to be put on the transfer list. Their son is currently at a Memphis hospital, but needs very advanced care and was told that UT Southwestern Dallas was where he should go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Without generous groups like Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation,Hope Clinic would not be able to do the work of caring for our uninsured neighbors in Central Texas. Thank you so much for trusting Hope Clinic and Half Helen Austin Black Physicians Association NAMI Central Texas Saint Louise House Volunteer Healthcare Clinic and TCMS Physician Wellness Program to continue doing excellent work in the Austin area.

We enjoyed touring this group from the Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation around Kingsbury Commons last week. Thanks for joining us!

Let's give a round of applause for the fabulous Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation and all the great work they do in the Austin area!

In the last year, TCMA members have staffed vaccination centers, collected PPE for use in hospitals, donated books to People's Community Clinic, helped Travis County Medical Society hold student physicals, set up apartments for Saint Louise House, and so much more. We are so proud to have this fantastic group of individuals working towards a healthier Texas.

Yesterday Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation delivered 125 children's books to People's Community Clinic, where they will be distributed to young patients through Texas BookShare, our health literacy program run in collaboration with Leaders Readers Network. Each book contains a handwritten personal message from an Alliance member, and books were provided in both English and Spanish.

We are so proud to have this program as a way to promote healthy lifestyles and literacy amongst young patients and their families. Big thanks to all involved!

Learn more about Texas BookShare - www.texmedalliance.org/BookShare

May 5th is Bike & School Day, hosted by AISD Transportation, AISD Sustainability Office, and Ghisallo Cycling Initiative! Bike & School Day is a fun opportunity for students to learn about biking, engage in physical activity, and celebrate sustainable transportation in Austin.

This week the Ghisallo crew has been hard at work getting the 25 Austin ISD schools ready for the big event. Not only will students across the district be participating in our Bicycle Skills Challenge at Home bicycle safety and education programming both in class and virtually on May 5th, but participating students will be eligible to be randomly selected to receive a bike at their school.

This week we raced the rain and delivered 100 bikes & helmets and over 600 rechargeable front and rear bike lights to participating schools so students can cruise in style and Ride Bright at Night.

Visit http://cycleacademy.org to learn more about Ghisallo's youth programs.

A special thanks to:

Guardian Bikes for donating the youth bikes we provided to the Elementary Schools.

Sunday Bikes for donating the BMX bikes we provided to the Middle Schools.

Texas Medical Association & Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation for the helmets so these students can put safety first while riding in style.

Texas Department of Transportation for the high quality lights so riders will be visible at night.

Longhorn Car and Truck Rentals for the the truck to help us haul all the gear all over town.

Major Taylor Cycling Club of Austin for helping us get the last 20 built up and ready to go during our build party at The ABGB.

Beth O’Farrell has held many leadership positions for Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation over the years. A diligent and strategic thinker, she is always kind and professional. Holding a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from University of Nebraska Omaha, TCMA is fortunate to have her expertise in tackling the challenges of this pandemic.

Beth is currently VP of Medical Affairs for TCMA. In addition to being an active participant in First Tuesdays in the Districts, she recently developed a Capitol Watch Happy Hour for members to gather virtually to learn and discuss the latest news in Texas politics and TMA advocacy priorities. She also is credited with establishing a streamlined process for the TCMA community grant program, which is no small feat!

Beth is married to Dr. Kevin O’Farrell, a General Surgeon with Austin Regional Clinic. She has two daughters, Caroline (RN, BSN), currently working in an ICU at Ascension-Seton in Austin); and Emma, a senior in TCU's Nursing program.

Big shout out to the wonderful members of Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation for their generous donation of blood pressure monitors! Now, more VHC patients with high blood pressure will be able to monitor their progress at home. Thanks TCMA!!

Superstar Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation member Pat Wallis has been working hard making masks to give away. The ones below will be used as door prizes during county meetings. What a great advertisement for the alliance - and a useful freebie!

Last month, Alliance members throughout the state celebrated the holiday season in unique ways. Here in Austin, Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation partnered up with Travis County Medical Society to host a tent at Zilker Park's popular Trail of Lights. The group set up a table with coloring materials for children and served hot chocolate and cookies throughout the night, allowing physicians and their families to mix and mingle while taking a break from the trail. Kudos to TCMA for hosting a fun, family-friendly night!

For the 66th year, the Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation will once again support Science Fest as a Bronze Sponsor!

This group assists the Travis County community with health-related needs and fosters social networks for the families of medicine.

When the first annual Austin Science Fair (as it was known then) was organized by the University of Texas in 1956, the Travis County Women’s Medical Auxiliary, now TCMA, raised the necessary funds to send two students to the Science Club of America, the precursor of today’s International Science And Engineering Fair.

Thank you for your many, many years of support

Our mission is to help with health related needs & foster social networks for families of medicine.

Financial grants are awarded annually to local organizations to enhance the health of central Texans. The 2023 grant recipients are the Austin State Hospital Volunteer Services Council, halfHelen Foundation, Hope Clinic, Lirios Pediatrics, Saint Louise House, Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin, and the TCMS Physician Wellness Program. Additionally, the TCMA volunteers

Photos from Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation's post

10/26/2023

The Alliance is pleased to announce that Lirios Pediatrics has been awarded a $7,500 Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF) Medical Community Grant. Lirios is a nonprofit clinic that cares for patients without insurance. This money, along with TCMA 2023 grant dollars will help support their program: Improving Asthma Outcomes for Uninsured Children in Travis County.

10/21/2023

Tera Ferguson and Doug Rivera, along with Mark and Chrsiti Dammert attended the St Louise House "Game Changer" Gala on Thursday night. TCMA Past President Bere Craig oversaw the record-breaking event raising critical funds for the women and children of Saint Louise House. The TCMA has proudly supported St Louise House for over 10 years.

10/19/2023

We met. We cooked. We ate!
Enjoy these pics from last week's general meeting & cooking class with Syd, our rock ⭐️star cooking instructor.

10/16/2023

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10/14/2023

Rich and Inga Ruchman attended the Half Helen fundraiser “Paella on the Patio” on Friday, October 6. The event raised money to support its mission to provide quality vision care to people in Central Texas. Half Helen is also one of TCMA's 2023-24 grant recipients.

10/05/2023

This conference will take place in ATX next year. Make plans to attend January 24-26. More details coming soon.

Texas Two-Step: Southern Region/TMA Alliance Regional Conference

The Southern Region meeting will be Jan. 24-26, 2024, in Austin, Texas in connection with the Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) regional conference. This joint conference will provide unique opportunities for learning and expanding your alliance network.

Join us for top-notch presentations on advocacy, public speaking, wellness, and more. Plus, we’ll have some Texas-sized fun along the way.

Check back for more details and for registration/hotel information.
Event hosted by TMA Alliance

10/02/2023

A Week in Pictures: Monday, September 25 - Sunday, October 1. Meal prep for Saint Louise House and a Pop-Up Social at Meanwhile Brewing Company

09/29/2023

The Community Service Committee provided 250 sliders, salad and dessert to the families of Saint Louise House earlier today. Residents were able to enjoy their “Slidin’ into Fall” event with a great meal! Thank you all for your generosity and help with donating items/preparing the meal. Looking forward to having more of you join us the first week in December for a SLH apartment setup.

09/25/2023

It looks like Jeni still needs 6 dozen cookies for the SLH meal prep later this week. Slice-n-bake is fine and you can drop them off and keep it moving! Sign up here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A9AA22A3FD0-september #

09/25/2023

Here are more pictures from last week's Centennial Luncheon and General Meeting at The County Line, ATX.

09/20/2023

What a FABULOUS turnout for our Centennial Luncheon and General Meeting, where we honored past Volunteers of the Year. Don't miss October's meeting; check Vital Signs for details.

09/19/2023

Upcoming Book Review: Ben Macintyre's "The Spy and the Traitor." RSVP? ~ not required; Read the book? ~ not required.
Just stop by Carrie Conner's home this Wednesday, from 10am-noon to learn this true thriller!

09/14/2023

POP-UP Socials are on and poppin'!

Join your TCMA friends on Sunday, October 1 at Meanwhile Brewing to celebrate Oktoberfest! There will be lots of cool activities, starting at 10am and continuing into the evening. We plan to be there midday and would love to see you all! PROST!!

09/12/2023

We need your help prepping a meal for the residents of SLH. On Thursday, September 28th, we will be prepping/delivering sliders to feed about 300 moms and kiddos. There are two ways to participate. Use the SignUp Genius link below to volunteer and/or donate.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A9AA22A3FD0-september

09/08/2023

In case you missed it, TCMA New Member Welcome at the Headliner's Club allowed TCMS and TCMA board members to personally greet several physicians who had recently joined the Medical Society. Many had moved across the country from places like Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington and beyond. We all enjoyed a fun evening, sharing our favorite things in Austin, and we look forward to welcoming these new physicians and their partners to the Medical Alliance.

09/04/2023

On the left: 1961 Officers of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Travis County Medical Society.

On the right: More than 30 years of TCMA Presidents, elected 1987 - 2023.
..Continuing the legacy of improving healthcare in Central Texas

08/10/2023

Thanks a carload for your generous donations of school supplies supporting the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic's Healthy Kids Day. According to VP of Community Service Wendy Propst, Marci was planning to buy everything the kids needed. She is incredibly grateful for the TCMA members who contributed!

08/10/2023

Be sure to check your mail for your personal invitation to our Centennial Luncheon and first General Meeting! Please don't forget to RSVP to Lara Norris by September 10 at [email protected].
Can't wait to see you there!

08/03/2023

The VHC is hosting its annual "Healthy Kids Day" on 8/12 and are holding a drive for backpacks and school supplies. Please use the SignUp Genius link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094fa5a629a1f49-vhcneeds/4782110 #/ to donate.

Drop off your item(s) at Wendy Propst's home between now and 8/9: 4121 Mek Dr., Austin 78731 or purchase online for delivery through Wednesday, August 9.

Thanks in advance for giving!

07/18/2023

Christina embodies the true spirit of giving. Thanks for making the Alliance look so good.

Give with a cheerful heart! Thank you Travis County Medical Alliance for your continued support to our clinic through volunteering and the yearly financial grant for our diabetic program. We are so blessed to partner with you. Christina Fenrich, RN, your countless hours of volunteerung are greatly appreciated.
Travis County Medical Alliance & Foundation

05/21/2023

All smiles and ready to ride! Students at Odom Elementary (Title 1 school) fitted for new bike helmets through the Hard Hats for Little Heads program . Over 120 helmets were distributed to all kinder and older kids. 🚲

05/19/2023

Look at what we did together. Congratulations! You make the Alliance shine!!!

05/19/2023

People want to feel appreciated, seen, heard, known, and valued.

05/19/2023

Day 2 of the ALLMED Conference: Your TCMA Board Members on break between sessions.

Photos from Texas Medical Association Alliance's post

05/19/2023

This is us!

05/18/2023

It’s finally time! The Texas Medical Association TEXMED/ALLMED 2023 is off to a great start in Fort Worth. TCMA members President Christi Dammert and VP Communications Deneitra Hutchinson are here to represent our Alliance.

05/15/2023

Here's a look back at the final general meeting of the program year.
If you have additional photographs from the luncheon, please share them on our page.

05/11/2023

Congratulations to our eight outstanding grant recipients who GO BIG everyday! TCMA salutes: the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, Saint Louise House, Travis County Medical Society Physician Wellness Program, Austin State Hospital Volunteer Services Council, Lirios Pediatrics, Hope Clinic Austin, Half Helen, and Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin.

05/09/2023

Hard Hats for Little Kids

Lalla Odom Elementary School (Title 1 school) needs your help fitting helmets for 1st & 2nd graders at their Health, Wellness and Physical Activity Fair on Saturday, May 13th at 9:00am, 1010 Turtlecreek Blvd, ATX.

Contact Mary Renfro - [email protected] - to help.

05/09/2023

Carrie Conner and the BookSpring Leadership Team invite TCMA members and their families to attend BookSpring Fest on Saturday, May 13 from 2-8pm. The free event takes place at BookSpring’s stunning new headquarters at 1807 W. Slaughter Lane. No kids - no problem! Come meet some Austin celebrities; learn about BookSpring’s mission; and check out BookSpring’s permanent home. RSVP required. For questions, reach to Carrie at [email protected].

05/08/2023

Congratulations to Deneitra Hutchinson our 2022-23 Volunteer of the year!🎉👏🏻A member since 2019, Deneitra jumped right in and has served in many roles from VP Community Service, to publishing the weekly newsletter to just about any hands-on opportunity!

04/27/2023

Fun day with TCMA friends cooking dinner for moms and kids, one of our long time grant recipients.

04/20/2023

All the generous donations being distributed to our grant recipients today!

04/18/2023

Great fun at the TCMA ‘s “Iconic Austin” - the annual party with a purpose. Funds raised for our 8 grant recipients through our amazing raffles and sponsors 🍹🌮🎶💃🤠

04/10/2023

Lake time fun for family and friends
on Lake Travis! 4days/3nights. Sleeps 15! So much to do + a private park across the street….including a kayak, paddle board, fire pit , trampoline….😎☀️🕶️
*For all the details and to purchase raffle tix
https://www.tcmalliance.org/raffleitems

04/08/2023

Enjoy 4 days/ 3 nights in historic Fredericksburg just a block off Main St.
🍷🍴😎🐎🤠Built in 1848 - but has all the modern comforts and historic charm.
Sleeps 7/ 3BR/ 2 BA
* For all the details and to buy tix
https://www.tcmalliance.org/raffleitems
Donated by David and Cindy Nelson

04/08/2023

Let’s go the….
Surfside Beach, TX! ⛱️ 5 days/4 nights
☀️🌊😎⛱️🐠🕶️
$3500 value - 4 BR / 4.5 BA
https://www.tcmalliance.org/raffleitems
*click link for all details and tickets
*Do not have to be present to win

04/06/2023

Travis County Medical Alliance annual Party With a Purpose is April 15. Proceeds fund our grant recipients. Featuring an amazing raffle (tix $100) for a Kentucky Derby Experience May 4-7 for 2 valued at over $20k !!!🏇🏆 EVERYTHING included except airfare! You don’t have to be present to win. ONLY 200 Tickets will be sold.
https://www.tcmalliance.org/kentuckyderby

03/31/2023

Just 2 weeks until our "Iconic Austin" Party With A Purpose. We are raising funds for our grant recipients, many of whom do not have the resources to fundraise on their own...so we give them a boost. Our main avenue of raising the funds is from the generously donated items to our Raffle. We are going to be highlighting some of these items over the next two weeks. If there is something that interests you (and who doesn't want a new Yeti cooler, a trip to a lake house or the Grand Prize of a trip for 2 to the Kentucky Derby??) visit our website to purchase a raffle ticket (or 2!). First up, we have been donated TWO (2) YETI Roadie 60 wheeled coolers. Each winner will take one of these beauties home. They each have a $500 value! Website page posted in the comments.

03/24/2023

Just a few more days to renew your membership! We need you!

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Our Story

TCMA is a group of physicians and their spouses/ partners in Travis County. We help support the medical needs of the following community nonprofits: Austin Children's Shelter, Partnerships for Children, Hospice Austin, Safe Place, St. Louise House, Volunteer Healthcare Clinic & Casa Marianella. TCMA also helps support political endeavors of the medical community and provides educational, networking and family events.