A vital branch of Palo Pinto General Hospital's
caring family is represented by our Services and Departments.
Our comprehensive listing of Department Managers
who provide a broad spectrum of services at PPGH
will help you to become better acquainted.

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(940) 328 - 6247
ltuggle@ppgh.com

Accounting
Ladonna Tuggle

The Accounting Department at PPGH is responsible for Accounts Payable,
Payroll, Financial Reporting, and PPAF-Financial Reporting.
The members of our department include:
Cresha - Payroll (940) 328 - 6248
 Donna - Accounts Payable (940) 328 - 6245 
Ladonna - Financial Reporting (940) 328 - 6247

 

(940) 328 - 6505
mhowell@ppgh.com

Admissions - Communications - Family Health Clinic Manager
Mary Howell
The Admissions Department includes the Admissions Main office,
 Dismissal Office, Scheduler Office, Admissions/DSU office, and Communications/Switchboard. They perform various functions including
 registration of pts for ER, pre-certification of patient insurance,
scheduling pre-op interviews for surgery & radiological procedures,
 as well as to serve the public & hospital with incoming & out going calls.
Family Health Clinic provides family care for the community. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 9:00pm Saturday - Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm walk in only.”
 

Phone: (940) 328-6474
Fax: (940) 328-6546
mailto:george.lollis@med.ge.com

Bio - Med/GE Services
George Lollis, Program Coordinator

PPGH contracts with GE Healthcare for a competent comprehensive maintenance program for its' vast array of medical equipment.

 

(940) 328 - 6404
sueh@ppgh.com 

Business Office
Sue Hutchison

The business office serves the PPGH consumer
by filing primary and secondary insurance claims as a courtesy for the patient. Every effort is made to assist the patient in getting their accounts paid by other sources before collections are directed to the patient for self pay balances. The business office also handles posting of payments to the accounts  

 

(940) 328 - 7550
smcadory@ppgh.com 

Cardiopulmonary
Sherry McAdory RN

The Cardiopulmonary Department provides hospital patients with physician ordered respiratory treatments such as oxygen & nebulizer therapy, breathing exercises, pulse oximetry, arterial blood gases and ventilator management. Some cardiac related tests performed through our department include EKGs, Sleep Studies, EEGs, Holtermonitoring, 6 minutes walk studies, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) and DLCO. Industrial PFTs for area businesses on site.

 

(940) 328 - 6396
dgraves@ppgh.com 

Case Management
Debbie Graves LVN

Case managers are responsible for several aspects of a patient care.
 We provide your insurance company with clinical information to ensure payment.
We assist with making arrangements for home health, medical equipment, rehabilitation hospitals and more. Case managers work with people to get the health care and other community services they need,
when they need them, and for the best value.

 

(940) 328 - 6235
sguise@ppgh.com 

Dietitian
Sally Guise

The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is available at PPGH to anyone who has diabetes and would like to learn more about how to manage this difficult disease in small individualized classes. Learn about: Diet, Exercise, Blood Sugar Monitoring, Complications, Diabetes and Stress, & Community Resources. 
Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, and covered by 
Medicare and Private insurances.
Call 940-328-6560 to make an appointment.

 

(940) 328 - 6239
slamb@ppgh.com 

 For information on courses available, please call 328-6240

Education - Infection Control - Disaster Prep
Sue Lamb, RN

The Education Department offers multiple courses for the public
including First Aid and CPR based on American Heart Association
 guidelines for laypeople and healthcare providers.
Also available are Childbirth Classes for expectant parents,
 & Big Brother/Big Sister classes for expectant families.

 

(940) 325 - 7891
ngray@ppgh.com 

Emergency Room - Trauma Services
Nancy Gray, RN
As a designated Level IV Trauma Center, the Trauma Services Department ensures quality care to the trauma victim throughout the continuum of care. We are active members of North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council - Trauma Service Area E, & participate in the electronic transmission of trauma statistics to the Texas Department of Health-Bureau of Emergency management. 
 All full-time RNs have successfully completed TNCC, PALS/ENPC, and ACLS.
 

(940) 328 - 6478

Environmental Services
Mike Slawson

The housekeeping department's main job is to keep the hospital clean.
 Its tasks include cleaning & sanitizing the OR,
 patient rooms, public & private offices, lobbies, and floors.
  We develop and manage safe, a comprehensive housekeeping and linen program in accordance with departmental and hospital policies,
 following local, state and federal codes to assure
that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

 

(940) 328 - 6578

Financial Assistance Services
Caye Mauney
Everyone experiences difficult financial times, and PPGH Financial Assistance Services is available to help. For financial assistance with medical bills, or filing for Medicaid, feel free to contact one of our Financial Assistance Workers.
Medicaid 328-6579
Indigent Health Care (940) 328-6455
Se habla Espanol
 

(940) 328 - 6479
dploeger@ppgh.com 

Food Services
Dennis Ploeger

The food & nutrition department operates with 16 total employees
and one volunteer. The department serves patients, visitors, & employees,
The board of directors and medical staff. The staff also caters over 200 functions each year. The department serves over 100 meals a day Monday thru Friday to the community through the Texas Neighborhood Meals on Wheels Program. The department has an outstanding work ethic and they are dedicated to providing quality service for their customers.

 

(940) 328 - 7521
eputman@ppgh.com

Office Hours:
 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Health Information Management
Evelyn Putman RHIT

Services Provided:
Medical Records Processing
Release of Information
Birth Certificate Processing
Coding
Transcription
Cancer Registry

 

(940) 328 - 6548
mhudson@ppgh.com 

Heart Center
Melony Hudson

The PPGH Heart Center provides Cardiac Rehabilitation
under the supervision of Dr. Lorren Mott, cardiologist.
Outpatient diagnostic studies performed includes: echocardiogram,
carotid doppler, venous doppler, regular stress test. 
Nuclear Medicine studies such as nuclear stress tests, bone scans, thyroid scans, lung scans, renal scans are also a part of our services.

 

(940) 328 - 6258

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
(940) 328 - 4471  or (800) 442 - 2811
After hours call the hospital and ask for the nurse on call (940) 325-7891

Home Health
Kay Lain, RN

PPGH Home Health is committed to providing quality health care.
Home care is a compassionate way to deliver health care and supportive services. It enhances a patient's recovery while the patient remains in familiar surroundings among family & friends. Our treatment plan is carefully developed from the orders of your physician integrated with your specific personal needs. 
Click here for more information.

 

(940) 325 - 4471
boneal@ppgh.com 

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Hospice
Beverly O'Neal, RN


Our mission:
To preserve & enhance the dignity and comfort of dying patients
and to provide educations and support to their loved ones.  

 

(940) 328 - 6501
bstagner@ppgh.com  

Human Resources
Barbara Stagner
26 years Health Care Experience
17 years in Management & Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function.
Responsible for organizational development of policies and programs
covering employee compensation, benefits, performance, relations, complaints, workers’ compensation, retirement, recruiting and retention,
and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

(940) 328 - 6222
cwilcox@ppgh.com

Information Services
Chasity Wilcox

Provides information technology systems and services
vital to accomplish the missions and goals of
Palo Pinto General Hospital.

 

(940) 328 - 7530
rclark@ppgh.com 

ICU Visiting Hours:
9:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Intensive Care Unit
Robert Clark, RN

Mission: When Caring is Critical 
ICU is now located on the first floor in the new area of the hospital with an 8 bed unit that specializes in care of the critically ill and/or injured patient. The ICU is equipped with the most current monitoring equipment. We care for a wide range of patients from Cardiac to Respiratory to Vascular Surgery. Personalized care is provided with the same quality and expertise as the larger hospitals. Over half the nurses in ICU are nationally recognized Certified Critical Care Nurses (CCRN).

 

(940) 328 - 6440
rhondap@ppgh.com 

Outpatient service hours:
 Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm

Laboratory
Rhonda Patterson

PPGH performs laboratory tests on outpatients, inpatients, Home Health and Nursing Home patients throughout the county. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments in all disciplines
and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists.
 All laboratory employees are dedicated to serving our customers
 in the most professional, customer-friendly
atmosphere possible. We are proud to serve our community!

 

(940) 328 - 6480
jlowe@ppgh.com 

Materials Management
Judy Lowe

Our Mission is to 
provide supplies and equipment hospital wide in the most cost efficient and economical way, insuring quality health care to our patients
 and reliable service to our customers.
J. K. - Surgery purchasing Agent/ Distribution Clerk - (940) 328-6481
Dana - Shipping & Receiving/ Distribution Clerk - (940) 328-6486

 

(940) 328 - 6377
nshelton@ppgh.com

Medical - Surgical Unit
Nancy Shelton

Keeping in line with PPGH’s mission, the Medical/Surgical Unit
strives to provide exceptional holistic nursing care.  The Medical/Surgical Unit
is a 47-bed unit with private/semiprivate beds and is capable of treating
various medical conditions including post-operative surgical care, cardiac monitoring, and supports post-operative orthopedic rehabilitation
in conjunction with the in-patient rehabilitation department. 

 

(940) 328 - 6375
malcorn@ppgh.com 

Pharmacy
Mark Alcorn, Pharmacist
The Palo Pinto General Hospital Pharmacy provides
storage and distribution of medications, centralized admixture,
pain management, physician requested patient consults,
 as well as 24 hour cart exchange. 
  All employees are certified in IV admixture,
and all techs are Certified Pharmacy Techs.
 

(940) 328 - 6475
wknowles@ppgh.com 

Plant Operations
Wilburn Knowles

Plant Operations is dedicated to keeping the physical environment comfortable, and to maintaining smooth facility operations, repairing problems as quickly as they arise.  From painting to plumbing, wiring to communications, and maintaining the vast network of complex equipment that runs invisibly beneath the surface, the first concern of the entire staff is for patient & visitor comfort and safety.
 
If you become aware of any issues, alert the first PPGH staff member you see and they will contact Plant Operations for resolution.

 

(940) 328 - 6228
bpatton@ppgh.com 

Quality & Risk Management 
Brenda Patton, LVN
The Quality & Risk Management Department oversees the entire facility.
Part of its function is to coordinate survey process for outside accreditation agencies such as JCAHO, & Texas Department of Health.
 Medical Staff functions, credentialing and privileging,
Medical Staff Committee organization,
and record keeping are also in its realm of service. 
 

(940) 328 - 6454
jerwin@ppgh.com 

Outpatient service hours:
Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm 

Radiology
Joe Erwin

The Radiology Department was included in the recent expansion of PPGH. Our new space allows for improved management of both inpatient and outpatient procedures, which include diagnostic and therapeutic testing and treatment, X-Ray, CT scans, ultrasound, mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

 

(940) 328 - 6580
Outpatient service hours:
 Monday-Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12 noon

Rehabilitation Services
Kody Wallace, PT

The Rehabilitations & Wellness Center has a fully trained staff
 that provides our community with
 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology,
 Aquatics, Wound Care, Medgem Testing, WorkSteps,
 and individual Fitness Programs.
Call (940) 328 6580 for information

 

940-328-6385
msenterfitt@ppgh.com

Click for the Advance Directive
you need: 
Living Will
 
Medical Power of Attorney

Social Services
Marci Senterfitt, LMSW

The Social Worker works with the medical team in discharge planning from the time the patient enters the hospital. There is frequent communication
 between Case Managers, Doctors, Nursing and other Medical Staff.
 Social Services helps patients and families during and after a hospital visit, and are available to help staff cope both on and off the job.
Click here for a list of local resources. Click here for a list of cancer resources.

 
(940) 328 - 6460
swoodring@ppgh.com
Surgical Services
Susan Woodring, RN

Palo Pinto General Hospital's Surgical Services are designed to meet the highest standards of care. We provide a warm, clean, caring environment with the latest conveniences, the most modern technology, and the most skilled surgeons. Our Surgery Services are accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We provide safe and optimal care for our surgical patients and their loved ones.

 

(940) 328 - 6419
dbrown@ppgh.com

Director of Volunteer Services and Foundation 
Diane Brown

The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Hospital Staff in giving more complete health care to our hospital and community, providing extra services to make the patient more comfortable, and philanthropically benefiting the total health care
of the Hospital District. Ms. Brown functions as the Director of Volunteer Services, Director of the Palo Pinto Area Foundation and assists PPGH Administration in various aspects.

 

(940) 328 - 6219
cholt@ppgh.com 

Women's Services
Carolyn Holt, RN
Women's Services is pleased to provide perinatal and gynecological care
for the women of our community.  Our labor-delivery-recovery rooms
are equipped to meet your needs through every stage of the birth process.
 Our staff is dedicated to providing superior health care
with personalized service. Their training has been
specifically tailored to meet the needs of newborns and women.
 


 
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