Fact brief: Is JPS Hospital the only Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth?

In Fort Worth, there are multiple Level 1 trauma centers. John Peter Smith Hospital was the first to receive this designation in 2009. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth also has this designation, which it received in 2023.

To achieve this status, hospitals must provide comprehensive care and meet certain requirements. Further information about trauma centers in the area, including Level II centers, is available from local health reports.