JPS Health Network

JPS Health Network This is the official page for JPS Health Network and John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. Learn more at YesToJPS.org.

The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a nationally recognized system anchored by John Peter Smith Hospital, a 582-bed facility in Fort Worth. JPS operates the county’s longest-running Level I Trauma Center and one of the nation’s busiest emergency departments. With 25+ community locations, Acclaim Health, and JPS Foundation, it expands access to exceptional, patient-centered care. As the county’s largest physician training institution, JPS offers extensive residency and fellowship programs, drives research, and leads in behavioral health services. A two-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recipient, JPS is governed by an 11-member Board and is committed to community well-being and medical innovation.

For more than 15 years, Henry Nelms has trusted with life-threatening emergencies to everyday care. Today, at 85, he’s...
03/26/2026

For more than 15 years, Henry Nelms has trusted with life-threatening emergencies to everyday care. Today, at 85, he’s still living independently, thanks to a team that listens, cares, and never gives up.

This , we’re celebrating the relationships that make healing possible.

To hear more of Henry’s story and find out how you, too, can honor your doctor this Doctors’ Week, visit: https://ow.ly/7Uj650Yzb26

Twin Family Medicine residents, Drs. Kendall and Kyle Lewis are making a real impact at . From their rotations at Stop ...
03/25/2026

Twin Family Medicine residents, Drs. Kendall and Kyle Lewis are making a real impact at . From their rotations at Stop Six-Walter B. Barbour Health Center to supporting patients and the community, they’re showing that great care is about presence, trust, and connection.

Curious what’s next for the Lewis twins? Read their full story:https://ow.ly/NNqW50Yy7hJ

💛 JPS in the Community 💛 Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact. At , our legacy is rooted in a deep commitme...
03/24/2026

💛 JPS in the Community 💛

Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact.

At , our legacy is rooted in a deep commitment to serving Fort Worth. This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who helped shape that legacy, and the people inside our walls who carry it forward every day.

Walter Barbour was a civic leader who advocated for the betterment of the community and played a key role in expanding access to healthcare in Stop Six, helping establish what is now the Stop Six-Walter B. Barbour Health Center

Viola Pitts was a dedicated community advocate and a longtime member of the Tarrant County Hospital District's Board of Managers, whose leadership helped bring vital healthcare resources to the Como community. She was later honored with the naming of the Viola Pitts-Como Health Center

Together, their legacies continue to shape the care and compassion we provide every day. 💙


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Dinner tastes even better when it gives back! On March 25 from 5-9 p.m., mention the JPS Foundation when you dine in at ...
03/24/2026

Dinner tastes even better when it gives back!

On March 25 from 5-9 p.m., mention the JPS Foundation when you dine in at Chipotle Rosedale (1519 W. Rosedale Street) or use code TDETJ97 for pickup orders in the Chipotle app, and 25% of your purchase will support the JPS Foundation.

Come hungry, leave knowing you supported compassionate healthcare in our community.

03/23/2026

Happy Doctors’ Week to the outstanding physicians at !

In this Year of the Community, we’re grateful for the care, dedication, and expertise they bring to every patient and family they serve. Their work helps build a healthier, stronger community for us all. 💙

A sweet thank you to our certified nurses 💙 We’re so grateful for the dedication, expertise, and compassion you bring to...
03/19/2026

A sweet thank you to our certified nurses 💙

We’re so grateful for the dedication, expertise, and compassion you bring to every patient, every day. It was a joy to celebrate you with a little coffee and cookies, just a small token of our appreciation for the big difference you make.

Thank you for all that you do!

Gather your team for the inaugural JPS Golf Classic on Monday, April 13, at Mira Vista Country Club. 🏌️Every swing suppo...
03/18/2026

Gather your team for the inaugural JPS Golf Classic on Monday, April 13, at Mira Vista Country Club. 🏌️

Every swing supports oncology care at . JPS helps patients across Tarrant County access lifesaving cancer treatment, support services, and compassionate care close to home.

Join us on the course and help make a difference for patients and families facing cancer.

🔗 Visit https://jpshealthnet.org/golf-classic to register your team!

💛 JPS in the Community 💛 Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact. Managing chronic conditions starts with the r...
03/17/2026

💛 JPS in the Community 💛

Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact.

Managing chronic conditions starts with the right information and support. Join the JPS Health Network Community Outreach team on April 30 for a Community Chronic Disease Education Class.

Community members can learn from educators, ask questions, and receive practical tips to manage diabetes and high blood pressure.

🔗 Register here to find a location near you: https://ow.ly/X8H450YvAT0

Congratulations to our incredible Great 100 Nurses of ! 🎉 Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to exceptional pa...
03/17/2026

Congratulations to our incredible Great 100 Nurses of ! 🎉

Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to exceptional patient care make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and our community every day. We are proud to celebrate your achievements and grateful for the impact you make across JPS.

Thank you for all that you do! 💙

The Main Street Garage is now open! 🚗Patients and visitors can now park in the new Main Street Garage, located at 175 W....
03/16/2026

The Main Street Garage is now open! 🚗

Patients and visitors can now park in the new Main Street Garage, located at 175 W. Magnolia Street.

This new garage was built to support the growing needs of our patients, families, and the Fort Worth community by making access to the campus easier and more convenient.

Patients and visitors can:
🅿️ Enter directly from Main Street
🅿️ Park on Levels 2–4 designated for Patient & Visitor Parking (These levels have parking payment kiosks!)
🅿️ Use the pedestrian walkway connecting to the JPS Outpatient Center (JPOC) on Level 2
🅿️ Access a campus shuttle from JPOC to the Main Hospital

Leaving the garage:
🏠The garage is cashless. Use the ticket you received upon entry to pay at a kiosk or at the exit gate.

We look forward to welcoming you to our growing campus. 💛

To learn more, visit: https://jpshealthnet.org/parking

⛳ Tee up for a good cause!The inaugural JPS Golf Classic will be held on Monday, April 13, at the newly renovated Mira V...
03/13/2026

⛳ Tee up for a good cause!

The inaugural JPS Golf Classic will be held on Monday, April 13, at the newly renovated Mira Vista Country Club. Sponsorships and foursome registration are now open.

Proceeds benefit oncology programs at , expanding access to compassionate, high-quality cancer care right here in Tarrant County.

Join us for a premier golf experience where every swing supports patients and families facing cancer.

🔗 Register your team or become a sponsor at https://jpshealthnet.org/golf-classic

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Fort Worth, TX
76104

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In October 1877, future Fort Worth mayor John Peter Smith deeded five acres of land at what is now 1500 South Main Street to provide a place where individuals from Fort Worth and Tarrant County "could have the best of medical care." It would be many years before his vision for a facility on that location would be realized, but not so long before the first public hospital for the community was established.

In 1906, a hospital affiliated with the Fort Worth Medical College was opened in Fort Worth free to all accident cases and any other cases which the authorities will accept, and the foundation for JPS Health Network was laid. Seven years later, county commissioners agreed to match city funds for the operation of a city and county hospital, which soon opened with 25 beds.

By 1938, the downtown location was well past adequate for the demands of the region, and construction of the new hospital, on the land donated by John Peter Smith, began. The 166-bed City-County Hospital rose to many challenges, including the polio epidemic, and served as the main trauma center for Tarrant County.

In 1954, the name of the hospital was officially changed to John Peter Smith Hospital, and in 1959 the Tarrant County Hospital District was created to give the organization a sound financial footing.