FORT WORTH – Medical City Fort Worth marked a significant milestone in its $37 million hospital expansion with a beam-signing ceremony on Friday, March 7. Hospital leaders, physicians and colleagues gathered to sign the final structural beam before it was placed, commemorating progress toward expanding access to advanced, high-quality care for patients across North Texas.

The expansion, which includes new catheterization laboratories and additional operating rooms, reflects Medical City Fort Worth’s commitment to delivering exceptional care through innovation and growth. This project also strengthens Medical City Healthcare’s comprehensive system of care, ensuring that more patients have access to specialized treatments close to home.

“This expansion represents our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our community,” says John Hoover, CEO of Medical City Fort Worth. “Placing this final beam is more than a construction milestone; it is a symbol of our investment in the future of healthcare, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional, specialized care in a world-class environment.”

The beam signing ceremony is a time-honored tradition in construction, signifying progress, collaboration and a shared vision for the future. By participating in this event, Medical City Fort Worth’s team reinforced its mission to deliver excellence always, expanding access to life-saving cardiovascular, surgical and critical care services.

With completion expected in late 2025, this expansion will enhance patient care and further strengthen the hospital’s role as a regional leader in advanced medicine.

The expansion is part of an unprecedented era of growth for Medical City Healthcare, which opened Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center | Alliance in February. Over five years, Medical City Healthcare has invested more than $1.7 billion in capital improvements, including building acquisitions and expansions, facility enhancements and leading-edge technology.

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ABOUT MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH

Medical City Fort Worth is a 378-bed, acute care hospital located in Fort Worth, Texas. With a medical team of more than 700 physicians, Medical City Fort Worth offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services in a wide range of specialties, including cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. Part of the Texas Stroke Institute stroke care network, Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center and a Joint Commission-certified chest pain center. Named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Medical City Fort Worth is A-rated for safety by the Leapfrog Group and Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence.

Medical City Fort Worth is part of Medical City Healthcare. 

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FORT WORTH – A 69-year-old woman from Fort Worth is back to living a full and active life after becoming the first in Tarrant County tobenefit froma percutaneous tricuspid valve repair performed at Medical City Fort Worth. This minimally invasive procedure is an important advance because it can eliminate the need for open heart surgery.

Tricuspid valve disease occurs when the heart's tricuspid valve fails to close completely, causing blood to flow in the wrong direction. This can potentially lead to life-threatening heart failure. Symptoms include:

• Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet and abdomen
• Fatigue, weakness
• Shortness of breath

A multidisciplinary team, including interventional cardiologists and cardiac imagers, used leading-edge 4D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) technology, which uses sound waves to produce images, for enhanced precision.

“This important milestone demonstrates our commitment to offering the most advanced cardiac care to our patients,” says Farhan Ali, MD, medical director of the Structural Heart Program at Medical City Fort Worth. “Our ability to treat all major heart valves using minimally invasive techniques truly sets us apart, providing patients with systems of care that provide better outcomes and faster recoveries.”

Medical City Fort Worth’s structural heart program is the only comprehensive program in Fort Worth and Tarrant County capable of treating all major heart valves through minimally invasive procedures. The program is a pioneer in regionally, performing Fort Worth’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and left atrial appendage closure nearly a decade ago.

“Medical City Fort Worth is proud to lead the way in advanced structural heart care,” says John Hoover, Medical City Fort Worth’s CEO. “This achievement is another reason our community turns to us as the destination of choice for heart care excellence in Fort Worth and beyond.”

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ABOUT MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH

Medical City Fort Worth is a 378-bed, acute care hospital located in Fort Worth, Texas. With a medical team of more than 700 physicians, Medical City Fort Worth offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services in a wide range of specialties, including cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. Part of the Texas Stroke Institute stroke care network, Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center and a Joint Commission-certified chest pain center. Named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Medical City Fort Worth is A-rated for safety by the Leapfrog Group and Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence.

Medical City Fort Worth is part of Medical City Healthcare. 

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FORT WORTH – For the fourth time, Medical City Fort Worth has achieved Magnet® designation, the gold standard for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation honors the hospital’s exceptional nursing practices, leadership and dedication to outstanding patient care.

“Magnet recognition affirms our commitment to being the destination of choice for healthcare excellence,” says John Hoover, Medical City Fort Worth CEO. “It reflects the unparalleled dedication of our nurses and team members who consistently show up to deliver exceptional care.”

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Only 67 hospitals in Texas and 614 healthcare organizations nationally have achieved Magnet recognition.

Magnet recognition is a voluntary credentialing program determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program which ensures rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met. It is the highest honor a healthcare organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

“This honor highlights the compassion and expertise our nurses bring in every action, every patient, every time,” says Medical City Fort Worth Chief Nursing Officer Brandy Stegall. “We are proud of their commitment to excellence always.”

The process begins with the submission of written documentation demonstrating qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding the culture of nursing to promote professional development, patient outcomes, knowledge generation and dissemination of evidence-based practices. 

Hospitals seeking to reapply for Magnet recognition must provide documented evidence of how Magnet concepts, performance, and quality were sustained and further solidified in the four years since the hospital received its initial recognition. Medical City Fort Worth received its first designation in 2010.

FORT WORTH – Medical City Fort Worth donated $5,500 and 1,600 pounds of food to the Tarrant Area Food Bank, contributions that will provide more than 30,000 meals to families in need. These donations, part of Medical City Healthcare’s “Summer of Service” and “Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows”  initiatives, underscore the hospital’s commitment to addressing food insecurity in Fort Worth and surrounding areas.

“We believe in showing up for our community and caring for them like family,” says John Hoover, CEO of Medical City Fort Worth. “Our monetary donation will help provide more than 30,000 meals to our community. This contribution and the 1,600 pounds of food collected through our summer food drive reinforce our commitment to fighting food insecurity and building healthier tomorrows.”

More than 30 Medical City Fort Worth colleagues gathered at the Tarrant Area Food Bank to present the donation check, assist with quality control, and pack bags of fruit for families in need. This volunteer activity was the highlight of the hospital's Summer of Service projects, demonstrating its dedication to community support.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank plays a vital role in the fight against hunger in North Texas. Serving 13 counties, the food bank distributes nutritious food to local pantries, shelters, and community kitchens, feeding thousands of families each month. Their comprehensive programs also address the root causes of hunger by providing education and resources to those in need.

In addition to assisting the Tarrant Area Food Bank, Medical City Fort Worth colleagues replenished a local outdoor community pantry in the Near Southside area of Fort Worth.

Medical City Fort Worth’s Summer of Service initiative is an annual program encouraging employees to participate in various volunteer activities and community service projects. The initiative aims to foster a culture of giving and reinforce the hospital's commitment to compassionate care and community engagement.

ABOUT MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH

Medical City Fort Worth is a 378-bed, acute care hospital located in Fort Worth, Texas. With a medical team of more than 700 physicians, Medical City Fort Worth offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services in a wide range of specialties, including cardiovascular care, neurosciences, oncology, surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. Part of the Texas Stroke Institute stroke care network, Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center and a Joint Commission-certified chest pain center. Named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Medical City Fort Worth is A-rated for safety by the Leapfrog Group and Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence.

Medical City Fort Worth is part of Medical City Healthcare. 

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FORT WORTH— Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which also ushers in mosquito season. The first mosquito positive for West Nile virus was confirmed in North Texas recently, prompting experts at Medical City Fort Worth to provide tips to help the community stay informed and safe from the potentially deadly Virus.

West Nile Virus is a severe mosquito-borne illness that peaks in the United States from mid-August to early September. The severity of the virus can vary, depending on a person's immune system and existing medical conditions.

 Most people infected with West Nile Virus might not show any symptoms. According to the National Library of Medicine’s National Center for Biotechnology Information, about 25% may develop a mild illness known as West Nile fever. In rare cases, the virus can cause severe neurological symptoms such as meningitis, weakness, paralysis and seizures.

Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Back pain or muscle aches
• Rash
• Nausea or vomiting

“Most mild symptoms can be managed at home with rest and hydration,” says Anupama Chennupati, MD, an expert in infectious diseases at Medical City Fort Worth. “However, if you experience severe symptoms, including neurological issues, you should seek medical attention immediately at your nearest emergency room.”

Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, as West Nile Virus has no specific antiviral treatment.

Dr. Chennupati suggests residents take the following precautions and practice the “Four D’s” to protect against West Nile:

• Dusk/Dawn: Limit time outside during dusk to dawn, when mosquitos are most active
• DEET: Use FDA-approved insect repellents that contain DEET
• Dress: Wear long sleeves and pants to minimize skin exposure outside
• Drain: Eliminate standing water around the home to reduce mosquito breeding sites

“By taking these simple precautions, you can significantly reduce your risk of infection and enjoy a safer summer,” says Dr. Chennupati.

Local authorities may also spray areas with mosquito-killing agents during outbreaks to control the mosquito population. Currently, no human vaccine is available for West Nile Virus.

To learn more about Medical City Fort Worth’s emergency care services, visit: https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-fort-worth-hospital/specialties/emergency-care