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.

Go Red for a Healthier Heart! ❤️ Heart health starts before the emergency, so remember that prevention is the best care....
02/10/2026

Go Red for a Healthier Heart! ❤️

Heart health starts before the emergency, so remember that prevention is the best care. Regular checkups, managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, and knowing your personal risk factors can help prevent heart disease before it starts. These small steps can help you maintain a healthier heart!

To connect to care, visit: https://jpshealthnet.org/locations or call 817-702-1100

🍪A sweet way to share the love! From February 9-22, Tiff’s Treats will donate 20 percent of every order to the JPS Found...
02/09/2026

🍪A sweet way to share the love!

From February 9-22, Tiff’s Treats will donate 20 percent of every order to the JPS Foundation when you use promo code IHEARTJPS.

Thank you for supporting the JPS Foundation’s mission to provide compassionate healthcare. 💙

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is a Level I Trauma Center, which means our community has access to the highest level of trauma care, 24/7. With every...
02/09/2026

is a Level I Trauma Center, which means our community has access to the highest level of trauma care, 24/7. With every surgical specialty and advanced technology available around the clock, we deliver rapid, specialized treatment that saves lives and improves outcomes. As a regional hub, we support patients and partner hospitals across multiple counties, while leading trauma education, research, and resident training that continually elevate care.

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating the heart of healthcare at JPS Health Network. ❤️ Our JPS Foundation team me...
02/06/2026

This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating the heart of healthcare at JPS Health Network. ❤️

Our JPS Foundation team members joined together to recognize National Wear Red Day as part of American Heart Month, shining a light on the importance of heart health and the lifesaving cardiac care happening every day at JPS.

To invest in care that keeps our community’s hearts beating strong, donate here: https://ow.ly/CMUq50Yajl4

Patients and families help shape the future of care at ! 🩵 Want to share your experience or know a patient who should b...
02/04/2026

Patients and families help shape the future of care at ! 🩵

Want to share your experience or know a patient who should be part of the conversation?

We are expanding our Patient & Family Advisory Council and inviting patients from across JPS to share their voices and help guide care decisions. Get involved. Your voice matters!

📧 To RSVP, contact: ARico01@jpshealth.org

In December, Police Officers Martin Solis and Tai Nguyen responded to a critical emergency and took immediate action to ...
01/31/2026

In December, Police Officers Martin Solis and Tai Nguyen responded to a critical emergency and took immediate action to help a seriously injured individual. Their swift response, including lifesaving first aid and clear communication, helped stabilize the patient until EMS arrived and transported them to JPS Trauma Center for advanced care.

Because of their actions, Officers Solis and Nguyen are being recognized with a Life Saving Award and named Officers of the Quarter. We’re proud of our police and their commitment to protecting our patients, team members, and community when it matters most. 💙

Winter weather can be life-threatening for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.Through the work of the JPS Foundatio...
01/30/2026

Winter weather can be life-threatening for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Through the work of the JPS Foundation, Acclaim Health’s Street Medicine team is able to provide compassionate care directly in the community—and you can help keep patients warm this season.

Check out the comments for ways to help! Every coat, blanket, and pair of socks makes a difference. 💙

❤️🧠Register now for the sixth annual Hearts & Heads Nursing Conference! Join us for evidence-informed education focus...
01/29/2026

❤️🧠Register now for the sixth annual Hearts & Heads Nursing Conference!

Join us for evidence-informed education focused on stroke and cardiac care that directly impacts patient outcomes.

🔗 https://jpshealthnet.org/hearts-heads-conference

01/28/2026

Celebrating the Grand Opening of THRIVE on Crawford!

On Thursday, January 22, was thrilled to join our partners at The NRP Group LLC to celebrate the ribbon cutting of THRIVE on Crawford, an innovative partnership that brings affordable housing and supportive services to our community.

With 67 affordable units and on-site resources that promote education, economic stability, and health, THRIVE on Crawford reflects our commitment to addressing social determinants of health and supporting well-being beyond the walls of our hospital. 💙

❄️As winter weather begins to move out, is returning to normal operating hours! While in-person appointments have resu...
01/27/2026

❄️As winter weather begins to move out, is returning to normal operating hours!

While in-person appointments have resumed, patients can also access many services from home using JPS Telemedicine. Log in to MyChart to schedule a virtual visit or to check your upcoming appointments: https://jpsmychart.jpshealth.org or call 817-702-1100.

❄️As North Texas is under an Extreme Cold Warning through tomorrow morning, some JPS Health Network services will operat...
01/26/2026

❄️As North Texas is under an Extreme Cold Warning through tomorrow morning, some JPS Health Network services will operate under adjusted hours on Tuesday, January 27.❄️

If you have an existing appointment, JPS team members will reach out to reschedule or offer a telehealth visit. Log in or sign up for a free MyChart account to schedule a telehealth appointment for virtual care: https://jpsmychart.jpshealth.org

❄️ For more information and resources, check: https://www.jpshealthnet.org/weatherupdates

❄️More winter weather updates ahead!❄️Listed below are all service changes for for Monday and Tuesday. Urgent Care Ce...
01/25/2026

❄️More winter weather updates ahead!❄️Listed below are all service changes for for Monday and Tuesday.

Urgent Care Center:
Monday, January 26 – 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27 – 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Community Health Clinics, Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics, and the Occupational Health Clinic:
Monday, January 26 – Closed
Tuesday, January 27 – Plan to reopen at 1 p.m.

JPS Surgical Center Arlington (JSCA)
Monday, January 26 – Closed
Tuesday, January 27 – Plan to reopen at 1 p.m.

If you have an existing appointment, JPS team members will reach out to reschedule or offer a telehealth visit. Log in or sign up for a free MyChart account to schedule a telehealth appointment for virtual care: https://jpsmychart.jpshealth.org

❄️ For more information and resources, check: https://www.jpshealthnet.org/weatherupdates

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Fort Worth, TX
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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.