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.
12/11/2025
Learn why the Bridge Clinic is award-winning!
Benjamin Wright shares that he’s beginning a new chapter after battling addiction for 20 years. Ready to reclaim his life, he turned to the JPS Bridge Clinic, an innovative model of transitional addiction care that helps patients move from crisis to stability with the support they need.
His courage and the dedication of our team remind us of what healing can look like when people are met with hope, compassion, and a path forward. 💙
12/09/2025
brought their holiday cheer to the Annual Tacky Sweater Contest! It was full of fun, festive sweaters, laughs, and plenty of holiday spirit.
1st place – Community Health Admin
2nd place –Lactation
3rd place – Clinical Education and Lab
12/08/2025
Join the exceptional team at ! 🩺
We are seeking a dedicated Pain Management Physician responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, including direct pain management interventions, minimally invasive procedures, and integration of multidisciplinary approaches.
is a 2025 D Magazine D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award winner!
From the JPS Bridge Clinic’s innovative addiction care to our partnership with Cook Children's on the LVT Neighborhood Health Center, these recognitions highlight our commitment to meeting community needs with compassion and innovation.
We’re so proud of our teams for making these powerful changes! 💙
12/07/2025
📝 Today is the last day for Medicare Open Enrollment 📝
December 7 is the final day to review your Medicare plan for 2026.
If JPS is where you want to continue your care, please make sure your plan includes JPS Health Network.
You can find accepted plans at jpshealthnet.org/financial-resources/insurance-plans or call the JPS Medicare Hotline at 817-702-5233. is here to answer your questions.
Take a moment today to check your coverage so you can stay connected to the care and doctors you trust at JPS.
12/03/2025
🧼Flu season is here, but is ready!
Everyday habits like washing your hands regularly or being mindful when you cough and sneeze can go a long way in keeping yourself and those around you healthy. Practicing good hygiene is a simple way to stay well and help others do the same!
📢 is excited to open applications for our Healthcare Administrative Internship through Wednesday, December 31!
This 10-week, immersive summer program gives graduate students enrolled in MHA, MBA, or MPH programs hands-on experience in healthcare administration while making a real impact in our community.
Apply now and take the next step in your healthcare career!
We’re seeking a dedicated Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join our specialty care team in Fort Worth, TX. At Acclaim, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across every specialty, and you’ll play a key role in improving patients’ quality of life.
Today, we are thankful for , our wonderful patients, and the chance to serve our community. We wish everyone a safe and joyful day!
As a reminder, all clinics and Urgent Care will be closed today. Urgent Care will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 28.
11/24/2025
is hiring! 📣
Acclaim Health, the physician group for , is looking for an exceptional Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician to help elevate the care we provide to high-risk moms and their babies. Our Maternal Fetal Medicine team is integral in guiding families through complex pregnancies with skill, support, and heart.
This season, we’re especially thankful for our family! 💛
Our annual Turkey Toss is one small way to show our gratitude for the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our community every day. 🦃
11/19/2025
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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.
The 1970s and 1980s saw tremendous expansion as John Peter Smith Hospital continued to grow. By the 1990s, the need for growth into the community was apparent, and health centers were established across the county.
Today, JPS Health Network continues to serve the needs of the families in Tarrant County, working to improve health status and access to health care. The facilities on Main Street have grown to a hospital licensed for 573 beds that is attached to a Patient Care Pavilion – a five-story acute care facility, along with an outpatient care center and a dedicated facility for psychiatric services.
We're proud of our history, and are looking forward to the next 100 years of caring and serving.
