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.

Did you know it's not too late to get a flu vaccine? It helps prevent the flu and lessens the impact if you do get sick....
01/10/2026

Did you know it's not too late to get a flu vaccine? It helps prevent the flu and lessens the impact if you do get sick.

Patients can sign up for an appointment to receive their flu shots through MyChart.

To sign up for a free MyChart account, visit https://ow.ly/VuUm50UQK53

Looking back at an important conversation on Crisis Jam with David W. Covington! was proud to share how the JPS Heal...
01/08/2026

Looking back at an important conversation on Crisis Jam with David W. Covington!

was proud to share how the JPS Health Network Psychiatric Emergency Center is expanding access to behavioral health care for our Tarrant County community and helping lead the way for systems across the country in supporting those in need.

Watch the full video and learn more about how JPS is changing the way mental health crisis care is delivered:

Crisis Jam — Season 6, Episode 247On Location: JPS Psychiatry (Fort Worth, Texas)In this episode of Crisis Jam, we take the conversation out of the studio an...

With flu season in full swing, prevention is key. Masking up, disinfecting high-traffic surfaces, and washing your hands...
01/08/2026

With flu season in full swing, prevention is key. Masking up, disinfecting high-traffic surfaces, and washing your hands can help stop the spread.

Check out more flu prevention tips: https://jpshealthnet.org/cold-flu

Our Urgent Care Center is offering extended hours today! Assess your symptoms and take steps to ensure you're healthy an...
01/07/2026

Our Urgent Care Center is offering extended hours today! Assess your symptoms and take steps to ensure you're healthy and well.

📆Wednesday, January 7
⏰7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
📍1500 S. Main St., Fort Worth

Visit JPS Urgent Care: https://jpshealthnet.org/locations/urgent-care-center

Not sure where to go for your care? From emergencies to everyday needs, makes it easy to find the right option at the ...
01/06/2026

Not sure where to go for your care? From emergencies to everyday needs, makes it easy to find the right option at the right time.

✔️ Assess symptoms
📍 Select a location
⏰ View hours and availability

Explore your care options: https://jpshealthnet.org/locations

Did you know? JPS offers Virtual Urgent Care Visits!You can see a doctor from the comfort of your home with virtual vide...
01/05/2026

Did you know? JPS offers Virtual Urgent Care Visits!
You can see a doctor from the comfort of your home with virtual video visits through MyChart—no waiting room required.
⏰Hours:
• Monday–Friday | 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Sunday | Noon–6 p.m.
🔗Access MyChart at jpsmychart.jpshealth.org.
Need help logging in? Call 817-702-2478.

At , we're here to help you get the right care at the right time. Whether it’s an emergency or something less urgent, w...
01/04/2026

At , we're here to help you get the right care at the right time. Whether it’s an emergency or something less urgent, we’ve got you covered with multiple options for care.

✅ Assess your symptoms
📍 Choose the right location
⏰ Check hours and availability

Find the care that fits your needs: https://jpshealthnet.org/locations

🌡️ Feeling under the weather? You don’t have to leave home to get the care you need. If you're experiencing flu symptoms...
01/04/2026

🌡️ Feeling under the weather? You don’t have to leave home to get the care you need. If you're experiencing flu symptoms, timely care matters. is just a click away to provide the support you need.

Connect with a provider through MyChart and get expert care from anywhere.

proudly welcomed our first baby of 2026! 🎉The new arrival is a healthy girl, born at exactly 12:00 a.m. and weighing i...
01/01/2026

proudly welcomed our first baby of 2026! 🎉The new arrival is a healthy girl, born at exactly 12:00 a.m. and weighing in at nearly 7 pounds. Congratulations to the parents!

12/31/2025

Looking back on a year dedicated to our patients! 💙

2025 was truly the Year of the Patient at . From life-saving programs to everyday care, our teams have been working with heart and dedication to meet the needs of our community and make a difference in each of their lives.

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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.