Putnam General Hospital

Recently installed Putnam General Hospital CEO Todd Goss addressed EPTAH representatives meeting at the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce in downtown Eatonton last Wednesday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Future plans outlined by new PGH chief

Ian Tocher

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Just seven weeks into his tenure as chief executive officer of Putnam General Hospital, Todd “Tog” Goss says one of the hospital’s biggest challenges has nothing to do with patient care. Instead, it’s making sure people know what PGH has to offer.

Thomas “Tog” Goss

PGH names new CEO

Thomas Goss

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Following an extensive three-month search that included more than 90 candidates, the Putnam County Hospital Authority Board has announced the selection of Thomas “Tog” Goss as the incoming chief executive officer of Putnam General Hospital (PGH).Goss will officially assume his new role on June 1.

Lou Benjamin of the Georgia Writers Museum also sits on the Putnam General Hospital board of directors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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PGH promoted through Putnam’s Golden Gala

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Community pride and purpose filled downtown Eatonton’s Barrel 118 on Saturday night, as Putnam General Hospital (PGH) leaders and supporters gathered for Putnam’s Golden Gala.

Putnam General Hospital staff and local officials, including Putnam County Clerk of Courts Trevor Addison (far left) and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King, with Putnam General CEO Alan Horton (second and third from left, respectively), join office and medical staff members in celebrating the installation of a high-tech mammography machine at the Eatonton-based medical center. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

New mammography machine put into service at PGH

Skyla Morris

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Putnam General Hospital (PGH) has expanded its services in Eatonton with a new 3-D mammography machine, the GE Healthcare Senographe Pristina. Hospital staff and leadership celebrated the occasion Feb. 12, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.

L-R: Putnam General Hospital Authority Board member Lou Benjamin, PGH Human Resources Director Rhonda Largo, and hospital CEO Alan Horton address county commissioners with detailed financial stats displayed on screens behind them. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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PGH makes pay pitch to BOC

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Putnam General Hospital (PGH) made an impassioned plea for financial help to increase staff pay last Friday afternoon during a work session for the Putnam County Commission.

PGH Medical Director Dr. Daniel Bennett

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PGH provides top-notch patient care, doctors say

Ian Tocher

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Doctors at Putnam General Hospital want to remind local patients of the hospital's wide array of services and the high level of care, expertise, and equipment.“This hospital, I think it’s kind of like a diamond in the rough.

The operating room staff and facilities at Putnam General Hospital rank among the best in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

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PGH provides cutting-edge prostate surgery

Staff Reports

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Dr. Robert Cowles III has led many of the significant advances in urology at Putnam General Hospital (PGH) by applying Aquablation robotic prostate surgery and the Optilume Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) catheter treatment.

Putnam General Hospital received one of 13 state rural hospital grants. (FILE PHOTO)

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PGH receives one of 13 state rural hospital grants

Dave Williams

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Thirteen hospitals in rural Georgia will receive $6 million in grants through a state program that will give them a choice of how to use the money.

Long-time Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills (left) pictured with Dr. Rakesh Kumar (right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Kumar trades 44 years at PGH for ‘spiritual upliftment’

Ian Tocher

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Following a 44-year career at Putnam General Hospital (PGH), Dr. Rakesh Kumar officially retired on Monday, with his departure marked by a simple but heartfelt ceremony and buffet held in the hospital’s cafeteria space.

Putnam General Hospital (PGH) recently welcomed Janet James, RRT/RCP, RPSGT, to its pulmonary rehabilitation team.

Putnam General adds pulmonary rehab specialist

Janet James

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Putnam General Hospital (PGH) recently welcomed Janet James, RRT/RCP, RPSGT, to its pulmonary rehabilitation team.The pulmonary rehabilitation program at Putnam General Hospital is designed for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

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