The JPS Health Network nursing team hosted a Nurse Award Celebration on Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate the talented and dedicated nurses at JPS. Each nurse was honored for the exceptional care they provide for patients and the positive impact they have on many lives. This year, the nursing team recognized the recipients of the Gold Stethoscope Award, which honors nurses who are committed to delivering outstanding clinical and compassionate care.
At JPS Health Network, we believe that healthcare isn’t just about medicine; it’s about transforming lives and communities. Our volunteers play a key role in this mission. They do more than assist, they bring warmth, compassion, and a personal touch that lifts patients, families, and team members. From guiding someone through the halls to offering a kind word or simply listening, volunteers help create a welcoming, healing environment that defines JPS.
JPS Health Network is redefining primary care by creating environments that inspire innovation and build patient trust. To meet the growing needs of the community, JPS recently opened Medical Home Southwest Tarrant – a thoughtfully designed facility that expands access to comprehensive, patient centered care. The new site now houses the relocated South Campus Health Center, offering a broader range of services in a welcoming environment.
We’re proud to celebrate the 101 JPS physicians who were named to the 2025 Fort Worth Magazine Top Doctors list. This annual list honors physicians for their dedication to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality care. Peer-nominated across various specialties, the nominees undergo an extensive review by a panel of physicians.
JPS Health Network has been recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for the second consecutive year, placing the health system among the most engaged and high-performing organizations worldwide. This year, JPS is one of only 70 organizations globally to receive the honor and one of just seven health systems in the United States to earn this distinction. The award underscores JPS’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees and enhances patient care.
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!
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.
The heart is a delicate organ that requires protection, making it vital to take steps to keep it healthy. Many people around the world face various heart conditions, ranging from mild to severe. Therefore, it is essential to monitor your health regularly. Staying on top of your primary care, managing your diet, getting enough sleep, and avoiding smoking can all help prevent heart-related issues.
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.
“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.