The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a tax-supported organization serving the healthcare needs of families in Tarrant County. A Level I Trauma Center, JPS provides adult inpatient care at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and offers comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy at more than 25 community locations. JPS is governed by an 11-member Board of Managers, whose members are appointed by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. JPS was named the Best Hospital for America by Washington Monthly magazine and the Lown Institute in 2020, and Outstanding Healthcare System by D CEO Magazine.

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Dan Casey

Carnell Gaines

James Dawson

Sharon Clark

Suzanne Suarez-Barnes

Jodie Sanderson

Daphne Walker

Ashley Ridgeway-Washington Esq.

Ashlea Quinonez

Karen Duncan

Zelia Baugh

Sudhakar Karlapudi

Melinda Costin

Jerry Henderson M.D., Facp

Clark Meador

The Healthcare Management Team at JPS Health Network is responsible for overseeing various clinical and administrative functions to ensure high-quality patient care. This multidisciplinary team coordinates inpatient and outpatient services, manages case flows, oversees cancer and specialty care, and integrates electronic medical records. Additionally, they focus on patient experience, community health initiatives, staff education, and operational innovations in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

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