Palo Pinto General Hospital

02/06/2026

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and prevention.

February 6 is National Wear Red Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women. By wearing red, we show our support for women’s heart health and promote healthy lifestyle changes.

At PPGH, heart health matters to us. Our Heart Center is here to care for our community with compassionate, high-quality cardiovascular services—close to home.❤️

Learn more about our cardiovascular services at the link below:
https://www.ppgh.com/services/cardiology/

02/06/2026

This week, February 2–8, is Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (PANAW)—a time to recognize and celebrate our incredible Pre-Assessment, Pre-Operative, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses who play a vital role in every surgical journey.

Peri-Anesthesia nursing requires a unique blend of skill and compassion, including:
• Advanced assessment skills
• Rapid critical thinking
• Expert pain and airway management
• Strong patient advocacy
• Calm leadership in high-acuity moments

Before surgery, our nurses help set the tone for each patient’s experience by preparing, educating, and ensuring readiness—while coordinating closely with the care team to promote safety and optimal outcomes.

In the PACU, they guide patients through some of the most critical moments of recovery. From monitoring breathing and circulation to managing pain and nausea, our nurses provide expert care and a reassuring presence right at the bedside.

Peri-Anesthesia nurses are true experts in vigilance, critical thinking, and compassion, caring for patients when they are often at their most vulnerable.

Thank you to our Pre-Assessment, Pre-Operative, Operating Room, and PACU nurses for your dedication, expertise, and commitment to safe surgical care—today and every day.💚

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of celebrating our Non-Clinical and Clinical Employees of the 1st Quarter!

Please join us in congratulating these two incredible team members who consistently go above and beyond. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference every day.

🌟 Non-Clinical Employee of the 1st Quarter: Jocelyn Manley
Jocelyn is always willing to help wherever she can and performs her duties with outstanding attention to detail. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and friendly smile are appreciated by patients, staff, and physicians alike as she strives for excellence in everything she does.

🌟 Clinical Employee of the 1st Quarter: Sylvia Moore
Sylvia is known for staying calm in even the most chaotic situations. She is well organized, considerate of her fellow employees, and a trusted resource who often has the answer when it’s needed most. Her professionalism and thoughtful judgment make her an invaluable part of the team.

Congratulations, Jocelyn and Sylvia! Your hard work and positive attitudes truly embody what it means to be part of the PPGH family. We are so grateful for all that you do! 💚

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

The first week of February, we proudly celebrate Patient Care Technician (PCT) Week and recognize the incredible impact our PCTs make every single day.✨

Our PCTs are often the first friendly faces our patients see, welcoming them into the Day Surgery Department with compassion and reassurance. From the moment a patient arrives, they’re there to help—es**rting patients to day surgery, placing them on monitors, obtaining vital signs, assisting with changing and comfort, and safely transporting patients to other departments as needed.

Their care continues through discharge, where they help disconnect monitors, assist with transfers, and es**rt patients to their vehicles—ensuring a smooth, supportive end to the patient experience.

Behind the scenes, our PCTs also play a vital role in keeping our environment clean, organized, and running efficiently, helping the Day Surgery team deliver safe, high-quality care.

Our PCTs are compassionate, dependable, and absolutely essential. We are so thankful for everything you do!💚

02/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Harshal Broker to PPGH!

Dr. Broker is a board-certified vascular surgeon with experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, including advanced minimally invasive and endovascular techniques. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting circulation, arteries, and veins, helping patients improve blood flow and reduce vascular risk.

Dr. Broker provides personalized, patient-focused care and works closely with each patient to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, from minimally invasive procedures to surgical intervention when needed.

To learn more or schedule an appointment:

🌐 Website: fortworthvascular.com
📞 Phone: 817-927-0456
📍 Location: Visiting Physician Clinic at PPGH

02/02/2026

It’s Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow.
Six more weeks of winter… and flu season is clearly tagging along.

Texas is still seeing very high flu activity, and we’re continuing to see flu cases right here in our community. If winter insists on sticking around, now’s the time to protect yourself.

The good news? You can get your flu shot at several PPGH locations:

• Community Care Center
• PPGH Urgent Care
• Mineral Wells Family Health
• Possum Kingdom Family Health
• Santo Family Health
• Gordon Family Health

Addresses and phone numbers for each location can be found here: https://www.ppgh.com/locations/

Six more weeks of winter doesn’t have to mean six more weeks of the flu. Get your flu shot today.

02/02/2026

Café Menu February 2 - 6

Café Hours:
Breakfast 6:45-8:30
Lunch 11:15-1:15

01/30/2026

Things are finally getting back to normal across most of the Palo Pinto General Hospital network. All locations will be open and operating at regular hours tomorrow, with one exception.

Possum Kingdom Family Health will remain closed tomorrow, while all other clinics are open and functioning as usual.

Thank you to our community for your patience, grace, and flexibility over the past several days. We truly appreciate it. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you.

01/29/2026

In just 4 weeks, the PPGH Auxiliary will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at First Baptist Church — and you’re invited!

Thursday, February 26 | 5–7 PM
🍽$15 per plate (includes spaghetti, dessert, and a drink)
🎶 Enjoy live music by Adam Hull
👉 Dine in and enjoy the music, or grab a plate to go

Quilt Raffle
🎟 $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20
🏆 Winner will be drawn the night of the spaghetti dinner

Tickets can be purchased through an Auxiliary member, at the spaghetti dinner, or at the Gift Shop
🕘 Gift Shop hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM
❄️ Note: The Gift Shop will be closed tomorrow, 1/30, due to lingering ice.

Come out and support the PPGH Auxiliary and enjoy great food and great company!

01/28/2026

*UPDATE*

We’re finally seeing some improvement in road conditions. To allow a little extra time for things to thaw and for safer travel, all clinic locations will open at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, except Santo Family Health and Possum Kingdom Family Health, which will remain closed.

This delayed opening is to help ensure our staff and patients can get to and from their appointments safely.

As always, if you need emergency care, the ER is open 24/7. Please continue to use caution on the roads, and thank you for your patience as we work through this winter weather together.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.