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At JPS Health Network, care is defined by the relationships between patients and their clinicians. It is trust built over time, through critical moments and everyday care. During Doctors’ Week, JPS is recognizing the impact these relationships have on the lives of the people we serve.

Known for delivering advanced care as a Level I Trauma Center, Level I Stroke Center, Level IV Maternal Center, and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, JPS pairs clinical excellence with something just as important - doctors who show up for patients, year after year.

When we first met Kendall and Kyle Lewis, MD, in 2023, they had just matched into the Family Medicine Residency program at JPS Health Network, excited to begin training as physicians and to embed themselves in the community so they could be role models for young people who might not see themselves in medicine.

A life-saving heart procedure once out of reach for many in Tarrant County is now available at JPS Health Network, bringing advanced cardiac care closer to home. Thanks to the newly established Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program, individuals facing the life-limiting effects of severe aortic stenosis now have access to a minimally invasive, high-impact treatment that restores vitality and extends independence–dramatically improving both survival and quality of life.

“OPAT helped me get my life back,” said Dale Denemark, JPS Health Network Patient.

For Dale Denemark, independence has always been part of who he is. After battling multiple infections and undergoing more than 30 surgeries, including the loss of his leg and several fingers, Denemark found strength through determination, family, and the JPS Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program team.

Dr. Bassam Ghabach, MD, had never expected to hear his name called as the 2025 Physician of the Year. The longtime hematologist and oncologist, who has served JPS Health Network for over a decade, said the moment felt especially meaningful because the nomination came from one of his own patients.

“This award means a lot to me because it usually comes from our peers who recognize the work we do at JPS,” Ghabach said. “But what makes it extra special is that it was a patient who nominated me.”

Dena Gebril, Physician Assistant-Certified, Palliative Care at JPS Health Network, was recognized as the 2025 APP of the Year for her meaningful contributions to palliative care at JPS Health Network. Known for her steady compassion and clear communication with patients and families, Gebril has become a trusted presence during some of the most complex moments in care. The award, she says, is an unexpected but deeply appreciated acknowledgment of the work she feels called to do.

This year, JPS Health Network was honored with two major awards at the 2025 D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Awards for its dedication to improving the well-being of our community. One for innovation in addiction care and one for a groundbreaking collaboration bringing full-service healthcare to one of Fort Worth’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Dr. Russell Wagner’s legacy at JPS Health Network is one of skill, service, and selfless mentorship that has shaped the future of orthopaedic medicine in Fort Worth.

Joining JPS in 1997, Dr. Wagner spent nearly three decades on the medical staff, serving as Program Director of the JPS Orthopaedic Residency for 18 years. In that time, he trained and mentored more than 80 orthopaedic surgeons, many of whom continue to serve patients in North Texas today. His leadership helped grow the residency program and set a standard of excellence and compassion that defined JPS Orthopaedics.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about breast cancer and inform individuals about their options for diagnosis and treatment. This month serves as an important reminder to get screened, but it’s also when misinformation can spread rapidly alongside accurate information.