ABOUT US
HOW IT ALL STARTED
​Through the generosity of the board and local donors, funds were raised to complete the interior construction creating a new home for the clinic. Dr. Romeo Bachand saw the first patient on Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
In 2023, Ruth’s Place was blessed with a multi-year grant from the Kenneth Hill Foundation. Ken Hill was a 1971 graduate from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and opened The Drug Store on Granbury Square in 1973. As the founder and chairman of PDX, Inc.®, pc 1, National Health Information Network® (NHIN®), and many other paradigm-shifting companies, he gained industry respect and helped change patient care for future generations.
In an effort to honor the late Kenneth Hill, and in return of this financial support, we have decided to rename the clinic portion of Ruth’s Place to Ken Hill Health Center. All staff and board members will remain the same, Ruth’s Place is still our name but the clinic will operate under the DBA Ken Hill Health Center. Ruth’s Place will continue to operate in the same way, but we are so proud to have the opportunity to honor Kenneth Hill by renaming our clinic!
Ruth’s Place will continue to be one cohesive entity providing healthcare and social services to the uninsured and undeserved population of Hood County.
WHAT WE DO
Ruth's Place operates as a standalone 501(c)(3) organization with two locations - our main medical facility on Crawford Avenue and our Outreach Center in Oak Trail Shores. We have a holistic approach to rural healthcare, offering medical and vision services to low-income uninsured residents of Hood County. Dental services are also provided with an appointment. Clinic physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses offer services for both children and adults, with well woman checkups and no cost or low cost mammograms available.
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The Community Outreach Center operates a weekly food pantry in collaboration with Granbury First United Methodist Church. There is also an after school program during the academic school year and a summer lunch program for children in need.
HOW WE DO IT
Ruth's Place is managed by an executive director that reports to a Board of Directors made up of community volunteers. Our paid staff includes a director, care coordinator, part-time clinical staff, and the Community Outreach Center staff. Also reporting to the executive director are the volunteers made up of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses, interpreters, and clerical employees.
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Since 2019, the Clinic has developed several healthcare education affiliations augment medical coverage for patients during the week and provide valuable clinical experience for future healthcare providers. In addition, strong partnerships with other organizations allow Ruth's Place to provide FREE screenings.
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Operational funds for both locations are 100% donated by local churches, businesses, and individuals. We rely on YOU, our community and donors, to provide these much needed services to our Hood County residents.
