AHEC of the Plains in Plainview, Texas, was founded in 2002,  a community-focused health education and workforce development center dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. Partnering with local clinics, schools, hospitals, and community organizations, AHEC of the Plains provides training, continuing education, and pipeline programs for students and health professionals—emphasizing primary care, rural and underserved populations, and culturally competent services. Through outreach, recruitment, and professional support, the center strengthens the local health workforce, promotes preventive care, and helps ensure that residents across the region receive timely, coordinated, and compassionate health services.