Putnam General Hospital

New PGH Director of Therapy Services Jana Weems (seated) will be supported by (l-r): physical therapist Ryan Faircloth, occupational therapy assistant Tim Belkins, office manager D.J. Holder, speech-language pathologist Brooke McMillen and physical therapy assistant Tequilla Reid. IAN TOCHER/Staff

New PGH Director of Therapy Services Jana Weems (seated) will be supported by (l-r): physical therapist Ryan Faircloth, occupational therapy assistant Tim Belkins, office manager D.J. Holder, speech-language pathologist Brooke McMillen and physical therapy assistant Tequilla Reid. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PGH opens new rehab center

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Putnam General Hospital (PGH) officially opened its new patient rehabilitation center last Friday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony arranged by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce.
Felicia McDonel, Carole Dunagan, Donna Birt, Debbie Skinner, Lou Rodeheaver, PGH Auxiliary President Joan Millines (with red bag) and Suzanne Culp, with PHG Case Manager Lisa English and Donna Price in front. CONTRIBUTED

Felicia McDonel, Carole Dunagan, Donna Birt, Debbie Skinner, Lou Rodeheaver, PGH Auxiliary President Joan Millines (with red bag) and Suzanne Culp, with PHG Case Manager Lisa English and Donna Price in front. CONTRIBUTED

Local crochet group puts PGH patients in stitches

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Stitches of Love crochet group, from Eatonton First United Methodist Church, delivered six prayer shawls on Monday to Putnam General Hospital (PGH), where they will be given to recovering patients.
Glenda Ridley (seated) is supported by (l-r): Secretary Laura Gailey, Vice President Wil Ha-ley, Maggie Milner, Mike Rountree, Kelly Beasley, Rachel Harvey, Heidi King, Susie Noles and Bobby Lewis after her announcement of stepping down as a Putnam General Hospital Foundation member. CONTRIBUTED

Glenda Ridley (seated) is supported by (l-r): Secretary Laura Gailey, Vice President Wil Ha-ley, Maggie Milner, Mike Rountree, Kelly Beasley, Rachel Harvey, Heidi King, Susie Noles and Bobby Lewis after her announcement of stepping down as a Putnam General Hospital Foundation member. CONTRIBUTED

PGH Foundation faces future change

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Glenda Ridley has been a Putnam General Hospital Foundation member since its inception in 1998 but will be stepping down as of Dec. 31 this year after 25 years of continuous service.
Representatives of the Exchange Bank delivered a $25,000 donation made through the Georgia HEART program earlier this year to Putnam General Hospital CEO Alan Horton (center). CONTRIBUTED

Representatives of the Exchange Bank delivered a $25,000 donation made through the Georgia HEART program earlier this year to Putnam General Hospital CEO Alan Horton (center). CONTRIBUTED

Have a HEART with Putnam General pledge

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time is running out for local businesses and individuals to donate to Putnam General Hospital (PGH) through this year’s Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) program that allows taxpayers to designate where some or all of their annual state tax obligation is spent.
PGH Radiology Director Tina Cooper stands at the controls of a nuclear camera that can detect bone cancers, heart disease and gallbladder problems, among many other internal conditions.

PGH Radiology Director Tina Cooper stands at the controls of a nuclear camera that can detect bone cancers, heart disease and gallbladder problems, among many other internal conditions.

PUTNAM A to Z: H is for Hospital

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
Martha Farley prepares the soup with assistance from a PCHA culinary student. CONTRIBUTED

Martha Farley prepares the soup with assistance from a PCHA culinary student. CONTRIBUTED

PGH Auxiliary hosts annual soup luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary members held their annual soup luncheon on Feb. 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Eatonton. PGH Auxiliary members have been offering the luncheon for more than 30 years.
National Hospital Week is celebrated May 7-13, and PGH is getting ready. IAN TOCHER/Staff

National Hospital Week is celebrated May 7-13, and PGH is getting ready. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PGH prepares for National Hospital Week

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 23, 2023
National Hospital Week comes May 7-13 this year and Putnam General Hospital (PGH) is already gearing up for a week-long celebration.
FMB representative Sheri Ezzard and PGH representative Laura Ladnier. CONTRIBUTED

FMB representative Sheri Ezzard and PGH representative Laura Ladnier. CONTRIBUTED

PGH goes red for women’s heart health awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The American Heart Association (AHA) has designated February as heart month, with its annual Go Red for Women campaign as its signature initiative to increase women’s heart health and awareness. Go Red for Women serves as a catalyst for heart-health-related change to improve women's lives globally.
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