Newsroom Archive
JPS Health Network Hosts DAISY Award Luncheon to Celebrate Its Exceptional Nurses
January 24, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas– JPS Heath Network proudly hosted its annual DAISY Award Recipient Luncheon, honoring the nurses who received the DAISY Award in 2024. The event occurred on Friday, January 24, in the JPS OPC Auditorium, allowing everyone to celebrate their extraordinary commitment to providing exceptional clinical care daily.
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Safely navigating winter weather
In Texas, the weather can be very unpredictable. If you are not properly prepared, this can lead to dangerous situations.
Preparing yourself and being aware of winter hazards is important. With education and action, you can be sure that this winter won’t catch you off guard!
Bringing in the New Year
Welcoming the New Year is always filled with surprises, and JPS Health Network had a remarkable surprise on New Year’s Day. We were thrilled to help welcome not just one but two of the first babies born in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This joyous occasion brought much happiness to the JPS team, marking a wonderful way to start the year.
Inspired to Provide Exceptional Care
Jacqueline Starwalt, Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist, knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare from an early age. Her passion was ignited after she underwent a tonsillectomy in the fourth grade. She recalls how comforting the anesthesiologist made her feel during the procedure, and she believes that ultimately inspired her to pursue a career in nursing.
A Journey to Physician of the Year
“If you had told me to construct a 5-year plan in undergrad, it would look so different from where I ended up. It’s been a big journey,” Amanda Pientka, MD, Vice Chair, Internal Medicine, said.
Growing up in New York, Dr. Pientka never imagined a career in healthcare. Initially majoring in sociology, her interest in medicine began to grow after she accidentally enrolled in an infectious disease course. This newfound passion inspired her to take more science classes and work in an infectious disease immunology lab.
JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group Name Chair of Surgery and Chair of Women’s and Infants
JPS Health Network Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Medical Home Southwest Tarrant
December 19, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas—JPS Health Network proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony December 18 to celebrate the future opening of Medical Home Southwest Tarrant, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to serve the residents of southwest Tarrant County and expand the health network’s footprint in the community.
Excellence in Healthcare
JPS Health Network is proud to announce that two of its transformative community projects, Thrive on Crawford and Casa de Esperanza, have been honored by D Magazine. These awards recognize our innovative approach to addressing social determinants of health, community engagement, and the groundbreaking impact on healthcare delivery in North Texas.
Off-Duty Heroics
At JPS Health Network, our commitment to our patients does not stop when we leave our shifts for the day. Instead, our team members always dedicate themselves to service. Our team courageously speaks out in emergencies, no matter the time or where they are.
Shaw’s Patio is a local favorite among JPS team members. On the evening of October 16, team members could be found enjoying a meal and live music put on by local musician Tommy Luke.