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.

04/17/2026

“It just means so much when the community knows that we are here to provide healthcare to anybody who is in need of healthcare,” Dr. Karen Duncan said.

Today marked a historic moment for JPS Health Network as we officially broke ground on the new JPS hospital. 🏥 This mile...
04/16/2026

Today marked a historic moment for JPS Health Network as we officially broke ground on the new JPS hospital. 🏥

This milestone represents a commitment to the future of healthcare in our community. With expanded capacity, innovative technology, and patient-centered design, the new hospital will help us continue delivering high-quality care for generations to come.

We’re grateful to our leaders, care teams, community partners, and everyone who made this day possible. 💙

Learn more: https://www.jpstogether.org/

💛 JPS in the Community 💛 Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact. Recently, our exceptional Urgent Care team ...
04/14/2026

💛 JPS in the Community 💛

Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact.

Recently, our exceptional Urgent Care team proudly supported families in the Stop Six community at the Fort Worth ISD Stop Six Food Drive.

From unloading trucks to assembling food boxes and assisting with distribution, their efforts helped provide fresh, nutritious food to families across the surrounding neighborhoods.

This work reflects our ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 💙

🥕Food is Health 🥦 JPS Health Network is partnering with Moncrief Cancer Institute/UT Southwestern on Thursday, May 7, fr...
04/13/2026

🥕Food is Health 🥦

JPS Health Network is partnering with Moncrief Cancer Institute/UT Southwestern on Thursday, May 7, from 1 – 3 p.m., for a hands-on cooking class designed to show how the foods you eat can energize your body, boost your mood, and support your overall well-being.

This free class is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support team, but space is limited, so don’t wait. Register now! https://ais.swmed.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y7ECDXLP799JEWH4

From Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 (weather pending), W. Magnolia Avenue will be closed due to construction ...
04/09/2026

From Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 (weather pending), W. Magnolia Avenue will be closed due to construction on our new Medical Outpatient Building. All JPS Health Network facilities will still be open and accessible; please follow any marked detours and plan for additional travel time if needed.

With an accredited and highly sought after nurse residency program, is a great place to transition into your first pro...
04/09/2026

With an accredited and highly sought after nurse residency program, is a great place to transition into your first professional nursing role.

On Thursday, April 30, JPS invites graduate nurses to participate in unit tours, engage in meet-and-greets, and more.

To RSVP, visit jpshealthnet.org/nursing-open-house, and learn more about the program at jpshealthnet.org/nurse-residency.

04/08/2026
💛 JPS in the Community 💛 Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact. Recently, our executive team participated i...
04/07/2026

💛 JPS in the Community 💛

Stories of JPS outreach, partnership, and impact.

Recently, our executive team participated in a day of caring at Better Vision Better Hope, Inc! This nonprofit brings vision care to underserved communities, providing screenings, prescription glasses, sunglasses, and education on eye health.

Their team travels with portable equipment to bring eye care to shelters, group homes, and community health fairs, reaching communities across Texas and the U.S.

At JPS, we are committed to supporting our community by partnering with organizations like Better Vision Better Hope to ensure everyone has access to the care they need to live healthier, fuller lives.

🥗 Learn to Cook Healthy, Live Healthy! You don’t want to miss this! JPS Community Outreach will share step-by-step idea...
04/06/2026

🥗 Learn to Cook Healthy, Live Healthy!

You don’t want to miss this! JPS Community Outreach will share step-by-step ideas and everyday cooking tips that make it easier to choose healthy foods and enjoy cooking more often.

🔗Register: https://ow.ly/1LM250Y90uM

At our recent Celebrating Service breakfast, recognizes team members who have served our patients and community for 15...
04/02/2026

At our recent Celebrating Service breakfast, recognizes team members who have served our patients and community for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 40+ years.

As CEO Dr. Karen Duncan said to the honorees, these milestones represent decades of compassion, expertise, and service to the people of our community.

Combined, this year’s tenured group contributes over 6,000 years of experience serving patients and our community.

Please join us in thanking these team members for making a great place to work and to receive healthcare! 💙

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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.