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.

11/22/2025

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. 🦃

🌡️ Feeling under the weather? You don’t have to leave home to get the care you need. If you're experiencing flu symptoms...
11/19/2025

🌡️ 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.

A proud moment at JPS today! American Medical Response Arlington transported their first patient to our new Psychiatric ...
11/18/2025

A proud moment at JPS today! American Medical Response Arlington transported their first patient to our new Psychiatric Emergency Center — where they will receive timely, dedicated care when it matters most. Thank you to our EMS partners for standing with us in service to our community. This is how we make a meaningful impact, together. 🚑

is committed to supporting our community through education, prevention, and compassionate care for those living with d...
11/14/2025

is committed to supporting our community through education, prevention, and compassionate care for those living with diabetes. 💙

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the heroes within and across our community who have served our nation with honor. Thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙

Recognizing the signs of high and low blood sugar can make a real difference in managing diabetes.Early awareness helps ...
11/07/2025

Recognizing the signs of high and low blood sugar can make a real difference in managing diabetes.

Early awareness helps you take action, get the right care, and protect your long-term health. 💙

If you notice any changes or concerns, talk to your healthcare provider. Need a provider? Visit https://jpshealthnet.org/locations.

11/06/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Russell Wagner, recipient of the 2025 JPS Physician Recognition Award!

For nearly three decades, Dr. Wagner’s legacy of healing, faith, and mentorship has shaped the future of orthopaedic medicine at JPS and across North Texas. Through his compassion and leadership, he’s inspired generations of surgeons to care for patients with skill, heart, and humility.

Thank you, Dr. Wagner, for a lifetime of service and impact that continues to guide us all. 🩵

To read more, visit: https://ow.ly/syBc50XlXZ2

is celebrating both Radiologic Technology Week and Patient Transport Week! Thank you for being the heart of care at JP...
11/05/2025

is celebrating both Radiologic Technology Week and Patient Transport Week!

Thank you for being the heart of care at JPS and always making sure that every person receives the best care when and where it’s needed. 💙

11/05/2025

🏥 ACA Open Enrollment is here! 🏥

From now through January 15, take the time to choose the ACA health plan that works best for you and your loved ones.

is here to remind you that having the right coverage means having access to care that keeps you healthy and supported all year long.

Need help enrolling? Call the JPS Eligibility & Enrollment Center at 817-702-1001. 📝

Halloween may be over, but the smiles from our Thing 1 and Thing 2 therapy dogs are here to stay! 🐾Their visit brought w...
11/04/2025

Halloween may be over, but the smiles from our Thing 1 and Thing 2 therapy dogs are here to stay! 🐾Their visit brought warmth, laughter, and a little extra comfort to everyone’s day. 🩵

On October 24, our Medical Home True Worth team in partnership with the hosted a special day dedicated to the health a...
11/03/2025

On October 24, our Medical Home True Worth team in partnership with the hosted a special day dedicated to the health and well-being of women in our community. It was a day for women to focus on themselves, receive essential care, and feel supported and empowered.

Thank you to our incredible staff and partners for making this day possible. Your dedication helps ensure our patients feel seen, valued, and heard. 💐

10/31/2025

hosted its annual pumpkin decorating contest! 🎃

Team members came together and showcased their creativity with these spooktacular designs!
1st place – Cardiology Outpatient Clinic
2nd place – Community Health - Viola Pitts/Como Clinic
3rd place – Urgent Care

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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.