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HEALTH CARE EDITION 2023
MENTAL HEALTH DEMAND
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represents another example of how the hospital is meeting the area’s growing health care needs. “Since opening our doors in 2015, we have remained committed to providing this community with con- venient health care services located close to home,” said Wallace, who has been CEO since the hospital opened. “As part of our partnership with HCA
Healthcare, our parent company, we’re pleased to break ground today on a facility focused on one of the greatest needs of our community.” To help provide inpatient and outpatient services for ado- lescents and adults for a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety and bipolar
Construction has begun on a new $50 million facility designed to bring care for mental health needs to residents in northeast Fort Worth. At the May groundbreaking for the facility, located at 3101 N. Tar- rant Parkway—Medical City Alliance CEO Glenn Wallace said Medical City Mental Health & Wellness-Alliance
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May 11 at 1301 Keller Parkway, Ste. 200, in Keller. According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the menu is rounded out with appetizers—including eda- mame, fried spring rolls and gyoza—a children’s menu and desserts. Drinks include soft drinks, beer, sake and soju. Owner Injun Shim also owns Taki Ramen Japanese Noodle and Pub in Wichita Falls. 682-593-0743. https://bit.ly/3Nl3oV4 4 Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opened for busi- ness at 2122 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 102, in Keller on May 25. The franchise serves 40 flavors of Italian ice and ice cream. Accord- ing to a news release, Jeremiah’s gelati features both products and is a top seller. The Keller store is the first of five locations planned in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A second location is planned in Saginaw. 817-393-3090. www.jeremiahsice.com 5 Just Love Coffee —located at 9749 North Freeway, Fort Worth— opened May 15. As a full-service cafe, it offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks include coffee, espresso and tea. Food includes waffles, wraps and sandwiches. 682-255-5373. https://justlovecoffeecafe.com/ victoryshops 6 PickUp USA Fitness , the nation’s largest basketball gym chain, an- nounced the opening of its newest location in Roanoke on June 1. The gym, located at 1108 Hwy. 377, Ste. 104, is the second PickUp USA location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to a news release. PickUp USA gyms offer basketball-focused services for youth and adults. 682-237-7224. www.pickupusafitness.com
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COMING SOON 7 For those seeking organic Mexican food that is almost entirely gluten-free, Hugo’s Invitados will be opening soon in Westlake’s Entrada development on Tarragona Drive, but the exact address is unavailable. According to the company website, every dish is handcrafted from nutritious, sustainable ingredients that are always fresh, never fried, and made to fit every diet and taste. According to Matt Whiteley, director of brands with Hospitality Inspirado, the location will open in the first quarter of 2024. www.hugosinvitados.com 8 David Gibbs is opening Kava Culture bar at 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 155, in northeast Fort Worth. It will serve vegan and nonalcoholic drinks with kava- and elixir-based as well as Botanical Brewing Company drinks on tap and to-go. Gibbs explained kava comes from a plant root that is ground up and consumed in social and cere- monial settings within Polynesian and Pacific Island cultures. Gibbs said he
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2 Aerie opened at Tanger Outlets in Fort Worth on May 15. The women’s apparel and accessory store was pre- viously located within American Eagle. The standalone location is 5,000 square feet at 15853 North Freeway, Ste. 1095, Fort Worth. It sells dresses, intimates, jewelry, shoes and swimsuits, accord- ing to a news release. 352-204-4362. www.ae.com/us/en/c/aerie/cat4840006 3 Hoshi Ramen , a Japanese restaurant offering authentic ramen, rice bowls, salads, noodle dishes and more, opened
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June & July events
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JUNE 27 THROUGH JULY 26 WATCH A MOVIE WITH A VIEW Bring your love for movies and Rooftop Cinema Club provides the rest—sunsets, starlit evenings, drinks and food, and a handpicked curation of cult classics and new releases. Showtimes start at 7:15 p.m. $16.50-$26.50. Worthington Renaissance Hotel, 235 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/ 29 GET MYSTIFIED BY MAGIC Super spy James Wand’s magical top secret mission includes clues, secret codes and lots of magic for kids ages 7-10. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller. 817-743-4800. www.cityo eller.com/ services/library 29 EXPERIENCE KELLER SUMMER NIGHTS The last evening of free music and favorite family movies starts with a concert by Ben Hatton at 7:30 p.m., and the movie “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” will play at 9 p.m. on the grass amphitheater. Blankets and chairs are welcome. 7:30-11 p.m. Free. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller. 817-743-4000. www.cityo eller.com/ visitors/special-events
JULY 01 EYE THE SKY FOR KELLER LIGHTS A hot dog eating contest, live music and food trucks are part of the early festivities, which is followed by a 15-minute rework show. 4-10 p.m. Free admission. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller. https://bit.ly/42jIvhn 03 JOIN THE ALL AMERICAN FESTIVAL Bring the family out for a night of fun. Roanoke’s annual 3rd of July event will feature reworks, a pie eating contest, bounce houses, games and music from Emerald City. 5-10 p.m. Free. City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak St., Roanoke. https://bit.ly/3C5OueT 14 THROUGH 15 GO LOCO FOR COCONUTS Head to Truck Yard Alliance for the inaugural Loco for Coconuts party. Themed drinks and music, hula and re dancers, and a pig roast (July 15 only) are part of the celebration. 5-11:59 p.m. Free (admission); food and drinks available for purchase. 3101 Prairie Vista Drive,
The town of Trophy Club will host its Parade of Patriots on July 4, starting at 9:30 a.m.
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FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS PANTHER ISLAND PAVILION 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth 817-335-2491 www.fortworthsfourth.com JULY 04 Live music, swim area and a yover from F-16 planes before reworks. BYRON NELSON HIGH SCHOOL 2775 Bobcat Blvd., Trophy Club 682-237-2986 https://bit.ly/3CrHuJB JULY
BYRON NELSON HIGH SCHOOL 2775 Bobcat Blvd., Trophy Club 682-237-2926 https://bit.ly/3OPkJXi JULY 04 The Patriot 5K and 1-mile run will be held at 7:15 a.m. For kids and adults. $20-$30. INDEPENDENCE PARK 500 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club 682-237-2986 https://bit.ly/46d95 JULY 04 Music, activities, food and reworks will be held from 6-10 p.m. Concert by Limelight to follow reworks.
04 The Parade of Patriots is a 1.8 mile trek with oats, vehicles, golf carts and other motorized vehicles. Starts at 9:30 a.m. at Byron Nelson High School.
Fort Worth. 682-263-0017. www.truckyardalliance.com
Find more or submit Keller, Roanoke, Westlake, Trophy Club and Northeast Fort Worth events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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South Pearson Lane/Union Church Road work The city of Southlake is installing a water line that will lead to intermittent lane closures on South Pearson Lane and Union Church Road that runs along Keller city limits. Construction began the week of June 5 along the roadway between FM 1709/Southlake Boulevard and FM 1938/Davis Boulevard. The contractor will close lanes as needed, and drivers may encounter posted detours to help avoid lengthy delays. Timeline: June 2023-winter 2024 Cost: $1,785,000 (Southlake) Funding sources: City of Southlake water, utility fund
Hwy. 114 expansion The Texas Department of Transportation has been working since January 2021 to widen a section of Hwy. 114 from FM 1938 to Dove Road in Westlake and Southlake. According to a TxDOT website, in addition to widening the road, TxDOT is adding shoulders as well. The project is slated for completion on Sept. 14 and is being funded through various TxDOT funding sources earmarked for state highway projects. Timeline: Jan 2021-Sept. 14, 2023 Cost: $31.4 million Funding source: TxDOT
Johnson Road/Keller-Smithfield Road roundabout City crews will begin construction of a new roundabout at the Johnson Road/Keller-Smithfield Road intersec- tion in mid-July, according to city documents. The project is one of several improvements being made to Johnson Road from Hallelujah Trail to Rhonda Road. According to a city website, the final project scope in- cludes drainage improvements, a meandering sidewalk on the south side of the roadway and the roundabout. Timeline: Mid-July 2023-June 2024 Cost: $7.24 million (for all Johnson Road improvements) Funding source: City of Keller
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News from Tarrant County, Keller, Keller ISD & Westlake
Commissioners approve 2 new tax exemptions for homeowners
Administrator announces his retirement
EXEMPTION CHANGES The Tarrant County Commissioners approved two tax exemptions on June 6 to provide breaks for homeowners.
10% County tax exemption 10% County hospital district tax exemption $34 Projected average annual property tax savings for
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July 1 of the tax year to offer an exemption.
TARRANT COUNTY G.K. Maenius announced his retirement as county admin- BY MARK FADDEN
TARRANT COUNTY Commission- ers approved two new homestead exemptions on June 6. The first exemption is for a 10% exemption on the county tax rate. The second exemption is also a 10% exemption for the Tarrant County hospital district tax. The details: According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website, homestead exemptions remove part of a home’s value from taxation, thereby lowering the taxes on that property. Rules that counties must take into consideration before approving an exemption include: • The exemption may be up to 20% of a home’s value. • Each taxing unit decides if it will offer the exemption and at what percentage. • The taxing unit must decide before
The 10% county tax rate exemp- tion, which was approved unan- imously, translates to an average savings of $34 in the property taxes homeowners will pay. County Admin- istrator G.K. Maenius estimated the exemption will cost the county between $28 million-$30 million. The second tax exemption for the Tarrant County hospital district proved to be a more debatable issue, passing with a 3-2 vote. O’Hare, along with commissioners Manny Ramirez and Gary Fickes, approved the 10% hospital district tax because JPS Health Network has exceeded their revenue goals over the past several years. Commissioners Alisa Simmons and Roy Charles Brooks voted to deny the hospital district exemption in part because of
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istrator on June 8. His last day in office is Sept. 30, according to a Tarrant County news release. Maenius is the longest-serv- ing county administrator in Texas, according to the news release. He has held the position since 1988 and is the only county administrator in county history. He has worked with four county judges: Roy English, Tom Vandergriff, B. Glen Whit- ley and Tim O’Hare. Tarrant County now has more than 4,600 employees.
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the $800 million bond package that is currently underway. Quote of note: “Keep in mind, [$34] is a small number now. ... It ends up being in the several hundred dollars 10 years down the road,” O’Hare said. “Right now it looks small, but every dime helps.”
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Work begins on 4 pickleball courts
Westlake Academy 2023-24 academic calendar approved
BY MARK FADDEN
AT A GLANCE Keller will have four new pickleball courts at Bear Creek Park this fall. their normal walking, running, biking and dog-walking path during construction and after. Construction is estimated to be done this fall.
KELLER Residents who use Bear Creek Park should be aware that construction has begun on new pickleball courts, bringing the total number of courts to eight. According to Communication & Public Engagement Manager Rachel Reynolds, the work began on June 5. The courts will feature lights, windscreens and an adjacent shade structure. Plans for this $413,717 project also include adjusting the trail near the courts, so park users should be on the lookout for changes along
BY MARK FADDEN
WESTLAKE Town Council approved the 2023-24 academic cal- endar for Westlake Academy during its regular May 30 meeting. According to town documents, the overarching change in the calendar is making the fall student holiday line up with Columbus Day. Westlake Academy is the only municipally owned and -operated charter school in Texas.
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Westfall retiring as superintendent, helping with transition period
BY CODY THORN
retire at the end of 2023. He will serve as the superintendent through June 30 and remain a district employee through December to assist in the transition of leadership.
“I am making this announcement now to allow our board of trustees time to begin the selection process of a new superintendent,” he wrote on a social media post.
KELLER ISD Rick Westfall is retiring as the Keller ISD superintendent after six years at the helm. Westfall said he will voluntarily
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Grapevine has proudly served Northeast Tarrant County and Southern Denton County for nearly 70 years. Today, we are a nationally recognized full-service medical center featuring a highly respected medical sta and some of the most forward-thinking care technologies. Heart and vascular care: From heart disease prevention to diagnosing and treating chronic heart conditions and heart emergencies, we o er a full array of care. Cancer care: Cancer specialists on the medical sta and care teams diagnose, treat, and support cancer patients holistically, providing comprehensive care. Women’s services: Named among America's Best Maternity Hospitals for 2023 by Newsweek , we support women with growing families and are home to the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit in Grapevine. We also o er specialized care for bones, joints, brain, spine, and many other conditions. Although we have evolved over the decades, our commitment to o ering quality care for our community remains unchanged.
HEALTH CARE SNAPSHOT
Local health care data and information
COMPILED BY MARK FADDEN & HANNAH JOHNSON
WORKFORCE BY COUNTY
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, 2022
Profession count
Per 100,000 residents
County rank statewide
Denton County is one of the state’s healthier counties, ranking second out of 244 counties in overall health, while Tarrant County is 23rd overall. Denton County ranks in the top 10 in most health factors.
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1,816
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55.4
529
TARRANT COUNTY DENTON COUNTY
287
377
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DENTISTS, 2022
380
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Profession count
Per 100,000 residents
County rank statewide
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62.89
1,212
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SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH PROFESSIONS RESOURCE CENTER COMMUNITY IMPACT
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HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR COUNTY?
These rankings of all counties statewide are updated annually but include data from previous years. The factors listed are not comprehensive.
HEALTH OUTCOMES INCLUDE: HEALTH FACTORS INCLUDE: Length of life
2023 STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE RANKINGS OUT OF 244 RANKED COUNTIES
Quality of life • Poor mental and physical health days reported
HEALTH OUTCOMES
2 2 3
24 23 41
Length of life Overall Quality of life
Health behaviors
Socioeconomic factors
• Smoking and excessive drinking • Obesity • Physical activity • Alcohol-impaired driving deaths • Sexually transmitted infections • Teen births
• Educational attainment levels • Children in poverty • Income inequality • Violent crimes
HEALTH FACTORS
4 4 9 6
15 28 39 36
Overall
Health behaviors
Socioeconomic Physical environment Clinical care
Clinical care
Physical environment factors
• Health insurance coverage • Number of physicians, dentists, mental health providers • Preventable hospital stays • Flu vaccinations
• Air pollution • Drinking water violations • Housing problems • Long commutes
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SOURCES: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE, COUNTYHEALTHRANKINGS.ORG COMMUNITY IMPACT
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NORTHEAST FORT WORTH
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Information on local hospitals, ERs, urgent cares & retail clinics
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9 CareNow Urgent Care-Roanoke 1530 N. US 377, Roanoke 682 549 9920 www.carenow.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 Cook Children’s Urgent Care Alliance 10601 N. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth 817 347 2600 www.cookchildrens.org Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 11 First MD Family Walk-In Clinic 208 E. Hwy. 114, Ste. 300, Roanoke 682 831 1591 www.roanoke rstmed.com Walk-In Urgent Care 310 Keller Parkway, Keller 817 562 4210 www.md rstwatch.com Hours: Mon., Tue, Thu., Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 13 MedExpress Urgent Care 5700 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth 817 281 0196 www.medexpress.com Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, Sun. closed 12 MD First Watch Family
14 MinuteClinic-Keller 801 N. Tarrant Parkway, Keller (inside CVS Pharmacy) 866 389 2727 www.cvs.com/minuteclinic Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 15 MinuteClinic-Roanoke 1305 N. US 377, Roanoke (inside CVS Pharmacy) 866 389 2727 www.cvs.com/minuteclinic Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 16 PrimaCare Urgent Care 2205 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth 817 328 3320 www.nextcare.com Hours. Mon., Wed.-Sun., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue. closed 17 Superior Urgent Care 2122 Rufe Snow Drive, Ste. 132, Keller 817 567 2926 www.superiorclinics.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m. 18 Urgent Care for Kids-Alliance 3400 Texas Sage Trail, Ste. 148, Fort Worth 682 707 3765 Hours: Mon.-Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.urgentcarekids.com This list is not comprehensive.
2 John Peter Smith Hospital Trauma level: I NICU level: II Number of beds: 582
was designed and built with input from the community to meet the programmatic needs. 10864 Texas Health Trail, Fort Worth 682 212 2000 www.texashealth.org ERS, URGENT CARE & Emergency Hospital-Keller 620 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Keller 214 294 6100 www.bsweh.org Hours: 24/7 6 CareNow Urgent Care-Keller Main Bear Creek 720 S. Main St., Keller 817 431 2800 www.carenow.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 CareNow Urgent Care-Keller Parkway & Main 104 S. Main St., Keller 214 295 9385 www.carenow.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 CareNow Urgent Care-Presidio Vista 8901 N. Freeway, Ste. 111, Fort Worth 469 778 5228 www.carenow.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. RETAIL CLINICS 5 Baylor Scott & White
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Retail clinic: clinics typically found in larger retailers capable of treating basic illnesses and typically o ering vaccinations R Urgent care center: can treat basic illnesses in addition to some broken bones and other ailments U Free-standing emergency room: capable of treating most symptoms and ailments—similar capabilities to a hospital’s ER E
Number of physicians: 811 Number of nurses: 2,000 One unique program or procedure: A new psychiatric emergency room is being
NICU: Neonatal intensive care unit
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Highest level of care and specialist physicians available that can treat more serious conditions
construction at the location. 1500 S. Main St., Fort Worth 817 702 1100 www.jpshealthnet.org 3 Medical City Alliance Trauma level: III NICU level: III Number of beds: 99 Number of physicians: 400 Number of nurses: 325
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Trauma level
NICU level
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LEVEL II
LEVEL III
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HOSPITALS 1 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Trophy Club Trauma level: N/A NICU level: N/A Number of beds: 21 Number of physicians: not provided Number of nurses: not provided One unique program or procedure: The medical center has earned the Joint Commission’s Certi cation of Distinction for
One unique program or procedure: A groundbreaking was held in May for behavioral health and wellness hospital scheduled to open in fall 2024. 3101 N. Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth 817 639 1000 www.medicalcityhealthcare.com 4 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Trauma level: III NICU level: III Number of beds: 151 Number of physicians: 560 Number of nurses: 758 One unique program or procedure: Hospital
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LEVEL III
LEVEL II
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HICKS RD.
BEAR CREEK PKWY.
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HERITAGE TRACE PKWY.
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LEVEL IV
LEVEL I
287
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TEXAS SAGE TRL.
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RIVERSIDE DR.
LEAST ADVANCED
17
Lowest level of care and are more likely to transfer to higher level for serious conditions SOURCES: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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HOSPITAL UPDATES
JPS Health Network building new psychiatric emergency hospital
its current 30 beds to 90 beds. “This will be a very critical tool that we are improving on in that toolbox of how we work with people with mental health issues,” Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley said in a news release. The center is being built to add more space and address a “critical short-term need,” according to hospital o cials. The center will later be incorporated into a new behavioral health inpatient hospital that will be built during Phase 4. The center’s new building will then be repurposed. The master plan calls for four phases of improvements at the main
AT A GLANCE A new psychiatric emergency center at JPS Health Network in Fort Worth. Late 2025 scheduled completion date 90 beds
BY CODY THORN
by voters in 2018. JPS Health Network plans to invest another $400 million from its operations for a combined $1.2 billion modernization and expansion plan. The new building that will temporarily house the psychiatric emergency center will be located next to Trinity Springs Pavilion, located at 1600 May St. The new facility is scheduled to be completed by 2025 and will raise capacity from
The amount of spots in new center, up from 30 4 new medical homes, or clinics
JPS Health Network has started construction of a new psychiatric emergency center, one of eight new buildings that will be constructed at the hospital’s campus in Fort Worth. JT Vaughn Construction, from Irving, won the bid for the $80 million project. The project is being funded as part of the $800 million bond program for the Tarrant County Hospital District that was approved
SOURCE: JPS HEALTH NETWORK COMMUNITY IMPACT
hospital campus at 1500 S. Main St. in Fort Worth. There will also be four medical homes, or clinics, funded through the planned expansion.
New interventional radiology surgery lab comes to Fort Worth
BY MARK FADDEN
According to Tracy Martinez, the hospital’s professional and support service o cer, the lab was completed in May and was undertaken to upgrade an existing clinical interven- tional radiology suite built in 2012.
“The new equipment will provide state-of-the-art technology allowing advanced IR, vascular and heart catheterization procedures, and provide a higher level of collaborative care,” said Martinez.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, located at 10864 Texas Health Trail in northeast Fort Worth, has a new tool to provide urgent clinical care.
Texas Health Alliance’s second cath lab was completed in May. COURTESY TEXAS HEALTH ALLIANCE
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2023 HEALTH CARE EDITION
HOW TO HELP People can make nancial donations to the Texas Health Resources Foundation via its website. Several types of nancial donation options are available, including:
Honor and memorial gifts
Grateful hearts
Corporate giving
Special projects
The foundation also o ers several ways for people to get more involved by:
Joining one of Texas Health’s giving societies
Planning a fundraiser in support of the foundation
From right, foundation President Laura McWhorter and Vice President Sarah Higdon Humphrey pose by a Texas Health Allen hospital sign. The hospital recently achieved primary stroke certi cation. (Colby Farr/Community Impact)
Texas Health Resources Foundation 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington 877-847-9355 www.texashealth.org/Foundation “WE KNOW THAT GIVING IS LOCAL, PEOPLE SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITY, ... SO IT WAS REALLY IMPORTANT FOR US TO EMBED A TEAM HERE AT THE COMMUNITY.” LAURA MCWHORTER , FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Becoming a Birthday Buddy in support of Texas Health’s neonatal intensive-care units For more information about making nancial donations or volunteering, please visit Texas Health Resources Foundation’s website.
Texas Health Resources Foundation Nonpro t works to build community relationships in DFW T he Texas Health Resources Foundation was founded in 2012 with the goal of helping support hospitals in the Texas Health operate in Dallas, Fort Worth and the metroplex’s north region. When looking at the growth hap- pening in Collin and Denton counties a couple of years ago, McWhorter said they needed to start a dedicated team for that area. BY COLBY FARR
Resources system. The foundation raises funds to support clinical, educational and research programs across the health system, according to its website. It supports all of the Texas Health Resources hospitals, includ- ing 14 major hospitals in the North Texas area, foundation President Laura McWhorter said. Texas Health Resources is a not-for-pro t health care system that belongs to the community, McWhorter said. The system has served the North Texas area for about 25 years across 16 counties. “Everything that we do, we reinvest into our hospitals, into making sure that we have the best care teams and sta ,” she said. The foundation is made up of three teams that
“We know that giving is local,” McWhorter said. “People support their community, their hospital, so it was really important for us to embed a team here at the community.” The team is led by Humphrey and is fully sta ed. The team’s mission is to build awareness in the community while building and strengthening collaborative partnerships through its health initiatives, Humphrey said. They often have representatives and advocates out in the communities as the foundation works to address needs inside the hospitals, Humphrey said. “The true impact is measured in lives that have been changed [and] improved,” McWhorter said.
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Without the new Medical City Mental Health & Wellness-Alliance facility, the nearest provider of mental health services is over 15 miles away, which translates to 20-40 minutes of distance by car.
COMPILED BY MARK FADDEN DESIGNED BY NIC DELGADILLO
KEY:
Keller
Northeast Fort Worth
Roanoke
1 Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington 2 Texas Health Behavioral Health Hospital Arlington CURRENT OPTIONS There are seven mental health providers in western portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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3 JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center
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PGBT TOLL 4 Sierra at Southlake 5 Dallas Behavioral 635 HealthCare Hospital 6 Carrollton Springs 7 Mayhill Hospital 8 Medical City Alliance 30
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Medical City Mental Health & Wellness-Alliance will feature 88 beds, an outdoor healing garden and a courtyard space designed for physical activity. COURTESY MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE
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Fall 2024 estimated completion date 88 number of beds
$50 million estimated cost of project 65,000 square feet of space
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The facility will be located adjacent to Medical City Alliance.
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health care providers. It includes 16 hospitals, four o -campus emergency rooms, 12 ambulatory sur- gery centers, 5,000 active physicians and 17,000 employees in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. According to Brandy Hart, regional vice president of behavioral services HCA Healthcare, Medical City Alliance was chosen as the site for the new mental health and wellness facility to ll a void of mental health care available in northeast Fort Worth. “The nearest provider of mental health services to this area is over 15 miles away,” Hart said. “So you’re looking at anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes of dis- tance between the consumer and getting care.” Because the new mental health and wellness facil- ity will treat a variety of issues for people of all ages, Hart said Medical City Alliance is using a multidis- ciplinary sta ng model. Nurses, licensed clinicians, therapists, social workers and psychiatrists will be working alongside mental health technicians who will help with patient observation and engagement.
disorders, the new 65,000-square-foot facility will feature 88 beds—24 for adolescents, 48 for adults and 16 for senior adults/geriatrics—an outdoor healing gar- den; a courtyard space for physical activity, such as yoga; games; and design elements focused on natural lighting and open oor plans in common areas. A surge in numbers During his speech at the groundbreaking event, Eric Paul, president of behavioral services at HCA Healthcare, said statistics show one in ve people su er from mental health issues. But based upon what he and his sta see across their company, that number is actually closer to one in four, he said. “Last year alone, we saw almost 400,000 patients in our emergency rooms with the discharge diagno- sis of mental health or substance abuse,” Paul said. “And the tragedy about this is that more than half of these people don’t go on to get the care and services they need.”
The need for more mental health care in the north Fort Worth area comes along with the surge in pop- ulation. Sally Aldridge, president of the Metroport Chamber—which supports the business commu- nity in the greater north Fort Worth area, including Argyle, Justin, Northlake, Roanoke, Trophy Club and Westlake—said the area population was 70,605 in 2015 when Medical City Alliance rst opened. Fast forward to 2022, and Aldridge said that the popula- tion has nearly doubled to 137,000. Aldridge also projected the area’s population will grow to more than 160,000 residents by 2027. “The current mental health statistics are alarming both nationally and in the state of Texas,” Aldridge said. “I’m grateful Medical City is going to provide a much needed facility in our region.” Filling a void According to its website, Medical City Healthcare is one of the region’s largest, most comprehensive
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