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PALO PINTO, TX – Palo Pinto General Hospital (PPGH) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Palo Pinto Mammography & Women’s Wellness clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 19. The new clinic, located on the hospital’s main campus, expands PPGH’s commitment to delivering high-quality women’s health services to the community, including mammography, breast ultrasounds, and bone density scanning.

"At PPGH, we believe in offering the highest level of care close to home," said Ross Korkmas, CEO of Palo Pinto General Hospital. "With the opening of our women’s wellness clinic, we’re able to provide advanced imaging services in a setting designed with patient comfort and care in mind."

The Palo Pinto Mammography & Women’s Wellness clinic offers:

• Mammograms – Regular and 3D mammography options for early breast cancer detection with precision technology.
• Breast Ultrasounds – Targeted imaging for further examination and guided biopsies when necessary.
• Bone Density Scans – High-resolution DXA scans to monitor bone health and screen for osteoporosis.

Each patient at the clinic will receive compassionate care from an expert team of licensed technologists and staff members dedicated to ensuring a welcoming, comfortable environment. The newly remodeled clinic also includes a semi-private waiting area with complimentary beverages and TV, creating a relaxing atmosphere for patients.

Through PPGH’s partnership with Moncrief Cancer Center, the clinic will also offer breast cancer screenings at no cost to underinsured patients who qualify. With this partnership, PPGH furthers its mission to make essential health services accessible to all.

Appointments are required, and referrals are needed for imaging services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 940.463.7101. Underinsured patients can inquire about free breast cancer screenings by calling 800.405.7739.

Join us in celebrating this milestone for women’s health in Palo Pinto County and beyond. The new Palo Pinto Mammography & Women’s Wellness clinic is a testament to PPGH’s commitment to leading health services with compassion, innovation, and a patient-first approach.

About Palo Pinto General Hospital

Palo Pinto General Hospital, operated by the Palo Pinto County Hospital District, is dedicated to providing high-quality convenient health care throughout the region. The county’s leading healthcare provider operates centers in Mineral Wells, Gordon, Santo, and Possum Kingdom Lake, emphasizing prevention and wellness. PPGH’s growing network includes an acute care hospital and rehabilitation and skilled nursing unit; urgent and primary care clinics; specialty clinics in women’s services, heart, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, pediatrics, urology, and pulmonary; and a mobile healthcare unit. Learn more at ppgh.com.