TMA ALLIANCE

May 2026

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I am looking forward to a truly wonderful year ahead. For those who joined us at ALLMED in Corpus Christi, it was a sincere pleasure catching up with TMA Alliance colleagues and welcoming new friends.  

A huge thank you to the Nueces County Medical Society Alliance for the incredible effort poured into hosting such a memorable event. I already look forward to our next gathering in Houston, where we will celebrate the installation of Angelique Reagor, of Dallas, as TMAA president. 

This year, I am ready to continue the Plus 1 Campaign, Connect Over Coffee, and our First Tuesdays at the Capitol advocacy efforts. We also are developing a new community outreach initiative – Play It Forward – launching in January. Stay tuned for more details. 

In my address to the TMA House of Delegates, I called on our Family of Medicine community to champion these vital priorities: 

• Physician Wellness: The future of the medical profession depends on the well-being of our physicians – for today’s practitioners and the generations to follow.

• Legislative Impact: Our collective voice ensures health care policy in Austin reflects the daily realities of Texas families. I look forward to standing with the Family of Medicine at the Capitol. 

• Community Resilience: By bridging the gap between the Family of Medicine and the neighbors we serve, we build the trust and understanding essential for a healthier Texas. 

The Spirit of ALLMED 2026  

ALLMED 2026 in Corpus Christi was bursting with energy and great ideas. Alliance members enjoyed meaningful opportunities to connect, serve, and keep important work moving forward, including voting to adopt the TMAA Policies and Procedures Manual at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM). From Joi’s Journeys with local alliances to Fall Gathering highlights and membership achievements, 2025-26 TMAA President Joi Smith shared reflections from her year of leadership, with plenty of reasons to be “TMA Alliance Proud-Texas Strong.” 

For having the most members at the ABM, the Nueces alliance received $500 to put toward a Hard Hats for Little Heads or Texas BookShare event. Members also elected the Nominating Committee. These four at-large members will join the three TMAA immediate past presidents to select TMAA’s next slate of officers: Lori Benold from Dallas, Laurel Crawford from Lubbock, Julie Dye from Nueces, and Kelly Michaels from Smith. The other four candidates will serve as alternates.  

ALLMED offered something for everyone. Attendees enjoyed a wellness panel featuring alliance members’ expertise, a lively poster session reception highlighting standout events from the past year, a service project to provide hygiene kits to underserved families, engaging presentations on creativity and health, and celebration (see awards story below). New friendships, fun, and meaningful connections rounded out the experience. Be sure to visit TMAA on Facebook and Instagram for more ALLMED photo highlights. 

Thanks to Nueces alliance members for organizing the kickoff luncheon, providing the swag bags, assisting with registration, and more. And a big shout out to our sponsors for this year’s ALLMED: TMA Insurance Trust, Physicians Premier, Bella Maioriello, and Brit Aoshima Designs. Mark your calendars for ALLMED 2027 in Houston on April 15-17. 

Kudos, Award Winners

Local alliances took center stage during ALLMED, as TMAA recognized their year-round efforts to make a difference through advocacy initiatives, community outreach, and membership engagement.  

Many alliances attained bronze, silver, and gold recognition in the membership categories (announcements coming on social media), and members who recruited a Plus 1 member were honored. From among the incredible award submissions this year, here are the 2026 Blue Ribbon Award winners: 

Mary Ann Homer Legislative Advocacy Award  

Nueces County Medical Society Alliance 

Community Outreach Award  
Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance 
 

Durham Membership Award 
Dallas County Medical Society Alliance 

President’s Award (Award of Special Recognition) 
Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society Alliance 

The advocacy, community outreach, and membership awards carry a $500 prize, and the President’s Award comes with a $1,000 prize.