Nacogdoches, TX…December 7, 2006 – Jeb Jones has been named Chief Operating Officer at Nacogdoches Medical Center where he will primarily be responsible for the daily operations of the facility. Jones came to Nacogdoches Medical Center from Houston Northwest Medical Center where he was the Associate Administrator. He has been acting as Interim Chief Operating Officer for the past two months at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Jones holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He will be responsible for the management of day to day operations of the hospital and assist in developing, implementing and monitoring operating plans, goals and objectives.

“Jeb’s experience in the healthcare industry made him an ideal candidate for this position,” commented Gary Stokes, chief executive officer at Nacogdoches Medical Center. “His overall performance in the last two months proves that he is a valuable asset for Nacogdoches Medical Center and we are please to have him join our team.”

“I am excited to be back in the East Texas area,” said Jones. “The residents of Nacogdoches
have shown an overwhelming amount of hospitality, and I look forward to becoming an active member of the community.”

Jones attended high school in Henderson, Texas and he and his wife have 2 small children and are expecting a third in March.

Nacogdoches Medical Center, part of Tenet Texas, is a 150-bed acute care hospital located at 4920 Northeast Stallings Drive. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Nacogdoches community for 30 years. Nacogdoches Medical Center provides a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services, including cardiovascular services, emergency medical services, neurosciences, orthopedics, cancer services, Women’s and Children’s Center, Chest Pain Center, and a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center. The hospital also offers pulmonary services, sleep studies, and transfusion-free medicine. Nacogdoches Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. Nacogdoches Medical Center has a sister facility, Shelby Regional Medical Center in Center, TX and houses the Surgery Center of Nacogdoches on its campus to provide same day surgeries and diagnostic testing. To learn more about Nacogdoches Medical Center, visit www.nacmedicalcenter.com.