Palo Pinto General Hospital

06/15/2026

Café Menu June 15-19

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

06/12/2026

🚒💧 HELP KEEP OUR FIREFIGHTERS HYDRATED THIS SUMMER! 💧🚒

As temperatures continue to climb across Palo Pinto County, our volunteer firefighters are spending long hours training, responding to emergencies, fighting fires, and serving our communities. To help keep them safe and hydrated, Palo Pinto County ESD No. 1 is asking for donations of:

✅ Bottled Water
✅ Gatorade
✅ Powerade
✅ Electrolyte Drinks

📍 Donations may be dropped off at any of our 10 volunteer fire stations throughout Palo Pinto County.

Graford • PK East • PK West • Strawn • Gordon • Lake Palo Pinto • Palo Pinto • Lone Camp • Santo • Brazos

Your support helps ensure firefighters have the hydration they need while responding to emergencies in extreme Texas heat.

Our volunteer firefighters give their time to protect our communities. A simple case of water can make a big difference during a long incident.

Thank you for supporting the men and women who serve Palo Pinto County. ❤️🚒

One District • One Mission • Unified Protection

06/12/2026

We love seeing our providers out in the community sharing their knowledge and connecting with local organizations.

Yesterday, Dr. David Blocker, Medical Director of our Wound Care Center, spoke to the Mineral Wells Noon Lions Club about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wound care, and his passion for preventive medicine. He also shared his background, his journey into medicine, and why helping patients heal is so important to him.

Thank you to the Mineral Wells Noon Lions Club for the invitation and the opportunity to share information about the specialized wound care services available right here in our community. We are proud to have providers like Dr. Blocker who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.

To learn more about Palo Pinto Wound Care and the advanced treatment options available close to home, visit https://www.ppgh.com/services/wound-care/
Patients can receive specialized care for chronic and non-healing wounds, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wound debridement, compression therapy, and advanced wound dressings.

06/11/2026

Summer Schedule Update

To help patients plan ahead, please note the following temporary office closures:

Santo Family Health
Closed June 16 – 19
Patients may be seen at Gordon Family Health or the Urgent Care Center during this time.

Gordon Family Health
Closed July 27 – 30
Patients may be seen at Santo Family Health or the Urgent Care Center during this time.

If you need care while your primary care office is closed, our team will be happy to assist you at one of our other locations.

Our family always caring for yours.

06/11/2026

Recovery doesn't end when the storm passes.

If you or someone you know was affected by the recent tornado, the United Way of Palo Pinto County Disaster Donation Warehouse continues to provide donated items at no cost to those in need.

🕓 Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕘 Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Please bring a valid form of identification. Thank you to United Way and all of the community members who have donated their time, resources, and support to help our neighbors recover.

Together, we are stronger.

Our Disaster Donation Warehouse will now be open weekly for families affected by the tornado.

🕓 Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🕘 Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Anyone impacted by the tornado is welcome to come shop available donated items at no cost. Please bring a valid form of identification.

We are thankful for the continued support from our community as we work together through the long term recovery process!

06/08/2026

Café Menu June 8-12

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

06/04/2026

PPGH is looking forward to joining the fun at the Boyce Ditto Public Library Block Party tomorrow, June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.!

Be sure to stop by our booth and let the kids create their own sun visor to help them get into the summer spirit while staying protected from the Texas sun. Our team loves opportunities like this to get out into the community and spend time with the families we serve.

Summer safety tip: A sunburn can happen in as little as 15 minutes, even on cloudy days. Don't forget the sunscreen, water, and a hat when you're spending time outdoors.

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Don't miss the Summer Reading Kickoff at the Mineral Wells Public Library! Register now and participate in the 2026 program with games, giveaways, and more.

06/01/2026

Café Menu June 1 -5

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

05/27/2026

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month!

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most researched and recommended ways of eating, linked to better heart health, improved blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, sharper thinking, and a lower risk of chronic disease. Best of all, it focuses on enjoying food, not feeling deprived.

This lifestyle encourages:
• Plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and avocados
• Whole grains and legumes
• Fish and lean proteins
• Staying active and sharing meals with others

Small changes can make a big difference over time. Try adding more colorful foods, swapping butter for olive oil, or making fruits and nuts your go-to snack this month!

If you have questions about your diet or health needs, talk with your medical provider or a registered dietitian to find what works best for you.

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, several Palo Pinto General Hospital clinics and departments will have adjusted hours over the holiday weekend as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Please see the adjusted clinic hours below before visiting.

Friday, May 22
• Community Care Center (CCC): 8 AM – 5 PM
• Urgent Care Clinic (UCC): 8 AM – 8 PM
• Possum Kingdom Family Health (PK): 8 AM – 4:30 PM
• Santo Clinic: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Palo Pinto Pediatrics: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Pain Management: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Orthopedics: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Urology: 8 AM – 12 PM
• Women’s Health Center (WHC): 8 AM – 5 PM
• Wound Care: 8 AM – 12 PM

Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24
• Possum Kingdom Family Health (PK): 9 AM – 3 PM
• Urgent Care Clinic (UCC): 10 AM – 4 PM

Memorial Day | Monday, May 25
• Possum Kingdom Family Health (PK): 9 AM – 3 PM
• Urgent Care Clinic (UCC): 8 AM – 8 PM
• All other locations will be closed
• The Heart Center, Physical Therapy, and Wound Care will also be closed in observance of Memorial Day

Our Emergency Department remains open 24/7 and is always here when you need us.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.