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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:

Thousands of miles from home, eight nursing students from Nagaoka, Japan, spent a day of learning and cultural exchange at JPS Health Network, where they witnessed how a major teaching hospital prepares the next generation of caregivers and delivers care to a growing community.

One year ago, JPS Health Network moved its Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC) from the 10th floor of the hospital to a new, expanded facility, making behavioral health care more accessible in Tarrant County and giving patients and families a dedicated setting for care during a crisis.

Connor Maxon's journey with JPS Health Network began long before he became a SHINE participant. As a teen volunteer, he discovered a passion for helping others and gained his first glimpse into the world of healthcare. That experience inspired him to take the next step by joining JPS’ inaugural cohort of SHINE (Students in Healthcare for Individual Empowerment) in 2025.

For many children and teens, mental health concerns do not start with a diagnosis. They begin quietly. A child may experience changes in appetite or suddenly withdraw from friends. A teenager may have trouble focusing or be consumed by anxiety that is difficult to explain.

For most people, leaving the hospital means going home to rest, recover, and regain strength. But for some in Tarrant County, “home” isn’t an option for recovery.

That’s where the JPS Health Network Recuperative Care Program steps in. It is a program established to bridge the gap between hospital care and full recovery and ensures that healing doesn’t stop after a patient is discharged.

On Wednesday, May 6, JPS Health Network hosted its annual Nurse Award Celebration to honor our nurses and their commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our patients. Across the network, JPS’ nursing teams make a positive impact on our patients’ lives, and this celebration highlights those who go above and beyond, lead initiatives, provide a steadying bedside presence, and pursue ongoing education. 

Some of the most important moments in healthcare happen before a patient ever reaches the hospital. For newborns delivered unexpectedly at home, in a vehicle, or other out-of-hospital settings, those first minutes can be especially critical.