About JPS Community Outreach
Community Outreach fulfills the JPS mission of “transforming healthcare delivery for the communities we serve” by strengthening and building community links, internal and external to the network, and improving the health and well-being of the residents in Tarrant County.
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Community Outreach Updates | |
JPS Health Network plays a critical role in community outreach, engagement, education, and healthcare. Our teams are committed to addressing the changing needs of the Tarrant County community. JPS is devoted to being in the forefront of innovative programs and partnerships as community needs change. We are excited to give an update on our ongoing outreach efforts and share several new partnerships that were developed in 2023. | |
Councilmember Dr. Jared Williams hosted an Open House event on April 11 in District 6. Community members were able to connect with Fort Worth PD, Code Compliance, and learn about services in the community. This event provided JPS with an opportunity to engage with residents and share more about JPS and our future Medical Home Southwest. | |
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Family Expo and Resource Fair
JPS Outreach team members attended the Arlington Family Expo and Resource Fair on April 13. This event hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. provided resources to students and families in order to prepare for the next school year.
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Open Streets Festival
JPS Behavioral Health outreach team members participated in the Fort Worth Open Streets Festival on April 13. This community wide event provided an opportunity for team members to share information JPS programs and services.
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Kidney Awareness Community Celebration
Healthy Lives Matter along with the National Kidney Foundation, Fort Worth Renal Group, and the City of Fort Worth hosted a Kidney Awareness Community Celebration on April 6. This celebration had guest speakers, food, music, health screenings, giveaways, and more.
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Thank you, JPS team members, for your dedication to Tarrant County. | |
Master Facility Plan Update | |
Psychiatric Emergency Center
The Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) is expected to open in 2025. Construction crews have begun to build the steel frame. The PEC is designed to treat patients experiencing mental health crises. The facility will double the number of care spaces and separate units for adults and adolescents.
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Mental Health Awareness Month | |
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During National Mental Health Awareness Month, be a part of the conversation. Your mental health matters! Good mental health can help you cope with stress and improve your quality of life. If you or someone you know is struggling or has concerns about their mental health, we are here to help. JPS is dedicated to delivering timely, quality care to the communities we serve. JPS strives to meet your needs with a variety of treatment options including evaluation diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy, psychological testing, and group therapies.
For more information on our services or to schedule an appointment,
call 817-702-3100.
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Community Events and Partnerships | |
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JPS Health Network in partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank are helping patients reach optimum health. This new partnership provides extra support to patients with diabetes or heart disease. The Food Rx Program offers patients weekly education classes, ready to eat meals, along with SNAP application assistance.
We are now enrolling new patients for the Fall. If you are
interested in the program, please call 817-702-7318 for more information.
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American Stroke Month
According to the American Heart Association, Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable. Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke.
JPS Health Network is a Comprehensive Level I Stroke Center, certified and designated by the State of Texas to provide the highest level of care available for stroke patients. Meeting or exceeding national standards, our team of doctors, nurses and skilled technicians are committed to ensuring that all patients benefit from the latest technology and expertise in diagnosing and treating strokes, 24 hours a day.
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Join Our Team!
At JPS Health Network, achieving our goals means hiring the right people, and putting their talents to work where they can make the biggest, most positive impact. Each day, JPS team members share joy, kindness, and compassion with patients, visitors, and each other, excelling in roles across the entire spectrum of healthcare.
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JPS Connection
JPS Health Network wants to ensure all residents of Tarrant County have access to services that keep them healthy. Many people experience a time in their lives when the cost of medical care seems overwhelming. That’s why JPS provides several different assistance programs. By enrolling in the JPS Connection program, you and your family can see JPS doctors for regular check-ups, specialists for your specific health concerns, and even get your prescriptions filled at low cost. Applying is easy, just click the link below.
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