JPS Health Network announces that it has been recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement, marking the third consecutive year JPS has received this global honor. There are only 34 workplaces that have won three or more times, placing JPS among a select group of high-performing organizations.
This award demonstrates the dedication and effort that JPS has put into building a thriving workforce culture and achieving performance excellence. At JPS, the workplace is committed to incorporating employee engagement into the foundation of its workforce. Across the network, team members prioritize both people and performance, supporting one another as they deliver high-quality patient care and strengthen the communities JPS serves.
“At JPS, we place an emphasis on fostering employee engagement,” said Dr. Karen Duncan, JPS President and Chief Executive Officer. “Across JPS, teams show up with care, professionalism, and a shared responsibility to one another and to the communities we serve. That commitment is visible in how we work, how we support our colleagues, and how we care for patients and families.”
Research from Gallup shows that organizations with highly engaged teams outperform their peers in productivity, retention, patient experience, safety, and overall well-being. JPS’ mission to transform healthcare delivery for the communities it serves relies on team members who are empowered to prioritize their own well-being while they deliver exceptional patient care.
About JPS Health Network
The Tarrant County Hospital District, known as JPS Health Network, is a trusted healthcare leader in Tarrant County, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. With a 582-bed hospital, more than 25 community-based clinics, and a team of over 7,200 professionals, JPS provides comprehensive services that include trauma care, behavioral health, maternal and neonatal care, primary and specialty medicine, and more. As the region’s largest teaching institution and the most comprehensive provider of behavioral health services in the county, JPS stands at the intersection of access, innovation, and community trust. JPS is a two-time recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, a global recognition for organizations that foster extraordinary workplace engagement, innovation, and performance. Governed by an 11-member Board of Managers, JPS is committed to high-quality care, community well-being, and medical innovation.
