Global to Local Community Partnerships to Improve Rural Cardiovascular Health 

Terry Reilly has been honored to participate in the exchange of knowledge and ideas to improve the delivery of health care to rural populations.

The American Health Association granted funds to further research improving cardiovascular disease in rural populations. The study is being conducted by the Rural PRO-Care network at the University of Washington in conjunction with five other national projects, each addressing rural health.

Through reciprocal innovation, together, we can address barriers to health and efficiently provide services that improve the health of rural patients.

2024 Year-end Giving Campaign Results

Our year-end fundraising has grown 25% compared to last year! Because of you, we can meet the needs of our growing community. Every donation made to Terry Reilly represents a story and the life of a neighbor whose health has improved. 

From the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of our patients, thank you! Your gift leaves a legacy that creates lasting change and a healthier Southwest Idaho.

A big thank you to the friends and family of Bill Clayton, The Camille Beckman Foundation, Integrity Pump Solutions, The Four J Foundation, The Step Forward Trust, The Tate Family Charitable, Idaho Power's Employee Giving, and others! 

Idaho's geography poses unique challenges for healthcare access, with 35 out of 44 counties classified as rural and 16 as remote. And because of this, 59% of Idahoans struggle with access to behavioral health services.

Nationally, mental health diagnosis and suicide rates have become a public health concern and have increased fastest among people of color, younger individuals, and people who live in rural areas.

Idaho is ranked 42 in the nation by mental health indicators, as Idaho adults have a higher prevalence of mental illness and a lower rate of access to care.

To help fill this gap in our community, we sought support for our onboarding of a rural behavioral health liaison that would connect patients in rural areas with the behavioral health services and resources they need.

Through our initiative and the support from funders like Cambia Health, we're working to create greater access to behavioral health services in rural Idaho communities.

Protective Parenting Classes

Reuniting Children in Foster Care with Their Parents

For over 25 years, Terry Reilly has worked in collaboration with the Department of Health and Welfare to support parents in reuniting with their children following removal from their care.

Our program offers a comprehensive, sixteen-week online psychoeducation course currently taught by four licensed therapists.

This course is often a key component of the reunification process under the Department of Health and Welfare and, in some cases, probation officers. Our protective parenting class, which is referral-based, is an integral part of parents' case plans.

In addition to the protective parenting classes, several of our counselors also provide therapy services for the children of participating parents. This holistic approach allows us to support the entire family, guiding them toward healthier, more stable relationships and a brighter future.

Currently, approximately 40 parents are enrolled in the course, with new participants joining every five to six weeks. Through this longstanding partnership, we have helped reduce the number of children in foster care by facilitating safe and successful family reunifications.

​To ensure we are meeting the needs of our patients and communities, a majority of Terry Reilly’s Board of Directors are patients.

Meet Bill Foxcroft, MPH

We are thrilled to welcome Bill to our board! With a lifelong dedication to expanding health care access for underserved communities, he brings invaluable expertise to our board.

Bill spent 12 years as Executive Director of the Idaho Primary Care Association (IPCA), where he collaborated with Community Health Centers across Idaho, navigating state and federal policies while supporting communications and marketing efforts.

He later became the Director of Lake Roosevelt Community Health Center, a Native American health center in Washington. There, he helped the clinic gain accreditation, establish a board of directors, and address staffing challenges in its remote location by implementing a rotating provider system.

Following his time working in Washington, Bill led the Idaho Head Start Association for a decade, furthering his impact on public health and early childhood development. Now transitioning into retirement, he looks forward to serving his community in new ways.

"Terry Reilly's mission inspires me," Bill shares. "I've watched its incredible growth over the past 30 years from one of the smallest community health centers to a vital resource meeting the needs of so many."

In this next chapter, Bill is eager to explore new interests while staying connected to the community through his work with Terry Reilly.

During the holiday giving season, our staff initiates an internal campaign to collect items needed by some patients. Donations like new or gently used clothing, men’s winter coats, new underwear, socks, blankets and diapers.

Another way our staff helps our patients is by donating to our in-clinic food pantries.

Not only do these closets and food pantries help people over rough patches, but they also help build trust with patients.

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At Caldwell Dearborn, we receive many referrals from the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC), including one patient who came to our office within 24 hours of being released from incarceration to enroll in behavioral health services.

Upon meeting with a case manager, this patient disclosed feeling a lot of stress from not having any of their own clothes or hygiene products. Our case manager brought the patient to the clothing closet, where they picked out everyday clothing, an outfit for an upcoming job interview, some hygiene products, and a purse (donated by Purses for a Purpose).

With the help of the clothing closet, this patient formed a trusting relationship with TRHS, had a successful job interview, and is now employed!

Patient Feedback Groups

This past year, we launched our Patient Feedback Groups to listen to our patients' experiences first-hand, allowing us to refine our work so we deliver care that meets our patients' unique needs.   

Small groups were facilitated by Terry Reilly team members trained on the "Circle of Trust" method rooted in safety and openness. Leaders use this input to guide our strategic plan. For example, we'll be working more on housing/healthcare community partnerships over the next year.

In 2024, our areas of focus were housing insecure, behavioral health, and agricultural workforce.

Patients shared about how we can improve service. Patients also shared many compliments.

"TR saved mine and my husband's life. I am so glad you are here."



"TR makes things possible. I love that they bring things to reality."

"TR treats the whole person and truly cares."

"I'm getting my health back."

"At TR, I feel safe, heard, and listened to. I feel like my needs are being addressed."

Anti-Trafficking Coalition Partnership 

Our role in the anti-human trafficking partnership has included training team members on how to recognize human trafficking and how to report it. In addition to our organization-wide training, we have an installed anti-trafficking sticker that can be a resource for patients.

Hello! My name is Savannah, and I am your Terry Reilly Foundation contact. If you have any questions regarding our programs, your previous donation(s),

or a future donation, please do not hesitate to

contact me. I would love to speak with you and

get to know you.

Savannah D'Orazio

Marketing and Development Specialist

sdorazio@trhs.org

(208) 649-2708

"If you have health, you have hope—if you have hope, you have everything." —Thomas Carlyle