The Palo Pinto General Hospital District came into being with a signature by the acting Governor for a Day, Senator Tom Creighton, April 20, 1965.
This was the culmination of many months of work following a request for other hospital facilities by the Sisters who operated the Nazareth Hospital.
The Order felt they could no longer maintain their hospital in Mineral Wells due to decreased personnel and the need for modernization of their building.
When the Hospital District was an entity, by law,
a Hospital Board began work on plans and the location
of a site for the new hospital. Due to an earlier closing of the
Nazareth Hospital than anticipated, an interim hospital was needed.
Space was found in the Crazy Water Hotel,
and Palo Pinto General Hospital opened its doors for patients April 1, 1968.
Mission: Promote optimal health care of the entire community by providing customer centered, quality health care in a respectful and safe environment.
Vision: To promote the wellness of our entire community by providing quality health care in a safe environment.
