Piney Woods Region

  • Angelina
  • Freestone
  • Grimes
  • Houston
  • Jasper
  • Leon
  • Madison
  • Nacogdoches
  • Newton
  • Polk
  • Sabine
  • San Augustine
  • San Jacinto
  • Shelby 
  • Trinity
  • Tyler
  • Walker
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The Piney Woods Region of Texas AHEC East serves a broad swath of rural and semi-rural counties in East Texas, including Angelina, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Jasper, Leon, Madison, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Walker.

We are committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce, expanding care, and championing health access for high-needs communities.

Through local partnerships, student pipelines, continuing education programs, and community engagement, we work to turn possibility into improved health for East Texas.

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Our Programs

Health Careers Promotion & Student Exposure

We inspire and prepare young people for careers in health professions, especially within rural and high-needs areas of the Piney Woods region.

Community-Based Experiential Learning

Students gain hands-on experiences in local clinics and service settings, building real skills while serving their region.

Professional Education & Support

We offer continuing education, training for health professionals, and credentialing support to sustain a robust local workforce.

Community Health & Development

Through outreach, health and wellness initiatives, and local collaborations, we address the unmet health needs unique to this region.

Meet the Director

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Shontel Minor

Executive Director
P. O. Box 2314
Spring, Texas 77383

Phone: (936) 577-9808
Email: Shontel.Minor@txaheceast.org