Real Challenges. Practical Solutions.
The Beacon is advancing rural innovation through research that is rooted in data, shaped by local context, and ready to scale. Whether improving healthcare access or workforce outcomes, our model is grounded in collaboration.
Active Pilots
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Rural Health Improvement Study
Led by Dr. Deborah Birx and TTUHSC, focused on real-time health behavior data and tailored intervention strategies in communities like Crane and Pecos. Phase 2 launches Fall 2025.
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Innovation Boulevard
A future-focused corridor designed for incubators, research centers, and workforce hubs—physically linking industry, academia, and healthcare within The Beacon campus.
Key Partners
Beacon’s research and innovation initiatives are made possible through collaboration with valued partners including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), the FMH Foundation, regional healthcare providers, and public health experts and national advisors. Together, these partners help ensure our work is grounded in data, shaped by local context, and designed to scale to meet the evolving needs of the Permian Basin and other rural communities.
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