NEWS
NGH introduces new emergency room physician’s group
The staff and board of Nocona General Hospital hosted a town hall meeting Monday night to introduce the new emergency room physician’s group, Acute Care Optimized, which will start serving the hospital on May 1.
NGH Administrator Lance Meekins welcomed the group recognizing the local longtime doctors who have worked in the community, but are finding themselves stretched thin.
Meekins said operating a rural hospital comes with many challenges as it works to keep growing, but faces work force shortages, payment reductions and so much more.
“It requires us to make difficult decisions. These realities requires us to adapt. We welcome this new team of emergency room physicians. They bring strong experience and a shared commitment to continue established trust,” explained the administrator.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – Nocona General Hospital hosted a community meeting Monday night to introduce Acute Care Partners the new emergency room group. (Center) Dr. Chance Dingler of Nocona, talks with (Left) Dr. Andy Wilson, ACP president and Dr. Brett Burnett, ACP chief medical officer. The firm begins May 1 staffing the ER. The company introduced its staff, and visited with guests answering questions. (News photo by Barbara Green)
A heat advisory continues to blanket North Texas, please take care out in the heat. Check on your neighbors and pets to make sure they are staying comfortable and safe.
The annual summer chlorine conversion at the City of Bowie Water Treatment Plant will run Aug. 6 to Sept. 5.
Jerry Sutton, plant supervisor, said customers may notice some minor odor and taste issues with the water during this period as the treatment system changes disinfectant. This is a yearly state mandate for the conversion. Questions may be directed to the water plant at 940-872-6414
The plant uses a combination of ammonia and chlorine called chloramines. Across a period of time those ingredients build up in the system and it takes a change to straight chlorine across 28 days to clear it out. At the end of 30 days the water should return to normal.
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