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The JPS Health Center for Women opens on December 8, 2026!

The Health Center for Women will relocate from its current location at 1201 S. Main Street to a space purposefully designed for women's health at 145 W. Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

JPS Health Network celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Citizens Healthcare Academy, recognizing 19 faith leaders from across Tarrant County who completed a six-week program designed to strengthen connections between JPS and the communities it serves.

Team members from JPS Health Network’s Gertrude Tarpley-Watauga Health Center recently spent time giving back to their community by visiting the Watauga Animal Shelter, dropping off donated supplies and showing lots of love to the animals in the shelter.

The idea came from Camille Towns, the center’s practice manager, and Cristina Boose, patient access representative III, who worked together to bring it to life. Team members collected treats, cat food, and other supplies the shelter needs to care for its animals and to make enrichment toys.

Funding will build on JPS’ decades of specialized care for survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence across North Texas

JPS Health Network joined U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, law enforcement officials, and community partners Tuesday to recognize a $1 million federal investment to expand forensic nursing services for survivors of sexual assault and interpersonal violence across Tarrant County and surrounding North Texas communities.

As influenza begins circulating in the community, health experts encourage people to get vaccinated. Kimberly Wolfshohl, MD, a family medicine physician at JPS Health Network, said an annual flu shot remains one of the best ways to reduce the risk of illness and serious complications, especially since flu viruses change from year to year.

Awaiting a cancer diagnosis is not easy. Everything goes quiet. The room feels still. Nothing matters except the next few words you know will change everything.

"We have reviewed the results of your biopsy and can confirm that you have breast cancer."

For most people, those words are unimaginable. For Awla Lax, they became reality twice.

Her first diagnosis came in 2014, after a routine mammogram ordered by her primary care provider revealed a mass. Lax said the news was devastating.

Patients, families, team members invited to connect with the officers who serve the JPS community

JPS recently hosted its first National Night Out, an initiative led by the Tarrant County Hospital District Police Department (JPS Police Department). The event brought team members, patients, families, and community partners together for an evening of entertainment and connection with local law enforcement.

JPS Health Network recently hosted its fourth annual NICU Read-A-Thon from September 14–24 as part of Babies with Books, an effort to support babies and their families and help make the NICU experience a little more comforting. More than 20 families participated, sharing books and special moments with their little ones. This year, the JPS NICU logged 93 total reading sessions.

This week, JPS Health Network is celebrating Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, recognizing the highly trained clinicians who play an important role on the care team and help patients connect to the care they need.

Patients may see a variety of letters after a clinician's name. Those credentials reflect specialized education, training, and expertise. Knowing what those letters mean can help patients better understand the roles and qualifications of the healthcare professionals who make up their care team.

With flu season approaching, JPS Health Network is reminding patients that one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you is to get your annual flu shot.

Flu shots for the 2026–2027 flu season are now available. Patients can schedule an appointment through MyChart or by calling 817-702-1100.

Prevent the Flu

A few simple steps can help reduce the spread of flu and other illnesses: