Newsroom Archive
"I've Always Enjoyed Working With People and Helping People"
Jorge Ortiz, RN, BSN, originally planned to become a physician but found his calling as a nurse, another career path that allows him to make a difference in the lives of patients.
Originally from Peru, Ortiz came to the United States at age 20 with his mother and brother in 1998. His first task: learn English.
From Engineer to Officer, Ortega finds his calling at JPS
If you’ve visited the JPS Health Network main campus at any point over the past 18 years, there’s a good chance you’ve met Ramon Ortega.
A public service officer, Ortega has been stationed outside the hospital’s main entrance since 2000, where he is known for greeting patients, visitors and team members with a hearty “good morning” as they arrive, rain or shine. He’s such a familiar face and an iconic figure that a giant banner with a photo of him talking into his radio hangs on the front of the hospital.
Good Catch: Observant Nurses Spot Danger Signs
JPS Health Network nurses work every day to make sure their patients receive the best care possible.
And four registered nurses in the Tower 3 Integrated Specialty Unit -- Dakari Dibi, Jessica Thompson, Evelyne Bosire and Sharmilla Bhattarai – went beyond the call of duty when their sharp eyes and decisive actions caused them to pick up on something out of the ordinary not with a patient – but with someone visiting a family member.
JPS Acts to Protect Healthcare Workers
For years, healthcare workers around the world have accepted an occasional violent attack and verbal assault from patients as an occupational hazard – just an unpleasant fact of life that was accepted as part of the job.
But that perception is changing, and JPS Health Network is working hard to find ways to protect healthcare workers from attacks coming from the people they’re trying to help.
JPS Flu Clinics are Open!
It’s time to get a flu shot! The flu vaccine is recommended every year for adults and children 6 months and older to reduce the risk of developing flu-related illness.
Starting September 17, flu shots are available at all JPS Medical Homes throughout Tarrant County. For those without insurance or who wish to pay out-of-pocket, the cost is $25.
JPS Equipped to Handle Toughest Cases as Comprehensive Level I Stroke Center
Strokes are the number one cause of debilitating injuries in the United States each year. But JPS Health Network Stroke Coordinator Lauri Speirs said it doesn’t have to be that way.
Getting the best care – and getting it quickly – is vital to prevent or limit brain injury. JPS Health Network offers the highest quality care available, certified by the State of Texas as a Comprehensive Level I Stroke Center.
