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New $13.5M Texas Health center coming near south Arlington. by Chris Moss September 21, 2026 2:30 pm Enjoy reading the news again. Join over 110,000 neighbors who count on our newsletters for stories happening in your backyard. Sign up for free. A new outpatient services and physician practice medical center will break ground next year, with hopes of completion by the end of 2027, just off I-20 in Arlington. The project was filed by Texas Health Resources with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations in August. Lori Clay, vice president of primary care operations for Texas Health Physicians Group, said the center will facilitate patient access to healthcare. "This facility will help simplify the healthcare experience, reduce the need to travel between multiple locations and support the growing healthcare needs of the Arlington community," Clay said in a statement. The building will be roughly 55,000 square feet and two stories tall, according to state filings and Deanna Boyd Spangler, a spokesperson for Texas Health Resources. Boyd Spangler said the facility has not formally been named. In state filings, the $13.5 million building has been referred to as the Texas Health Resources Arlington Centralized Ambulatory Center. The building will be the home of Texas Health Physicians Group practices specializing in adult and family medicine, orthopedic services, and heart and vascular care, Boyd Spangler said. The center will also host sports medicine services provided by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and will have lab services on-site. Currently, much of Texas Health Resources' footprint is at Arlington Memorial Hospital in the central part of the city. In the nearby area, the nonprofit health system has one family care location but is flanked by other health systems including Medical City Arlington. Construction will begin in April 2027, with completion expected in August of that year. Editor's note: This story was updated Sept. 21, 2026, to reflect project costs. At the Arlington Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

Texas Health to launch new maternal health program for continuity of care. Enjoy reading the news again. Join over 110,000 neighbors that count on our newsletters for stories happening in your backyard. Sign up for free. Texas Health Resources is launching a new maternal health program next month to support mothers through the nonmedical challenges that can impact their health. Through the Continuum of Care Maternal Health Program, community health workers will provide one-on-one guidance to pregnant women and new mothers, connecting them with resources to help access food, housing, transportation and childcare. "I knew we needed to get in there and help moms connect with resources that meet those nonmedical drivers of health because we can ultimately tie it to the other issues of pregnancy and help them get that good start that they needed," said Caryn Paulos, Texas Health's senior director of faith and community health improvement. In addition to addressing nonmedical factors, community health workers will also support the women in accessing medication and connecting with providers such as primary care physicians and obstetricians. Community health workers can also refer participants to parenting classes and support groups. Additionally, they will screen for interpersonal violence and postpartum depression, referring participants to social workers and mental health services when needed. The program builds upon another Texas Health program in which community health workers support those with chronic diseases by helping them connect to resources and build self-efficacy, Paulos said. The hospital system viewed maternal health as an area upon which to expand due to Texas' challenges in that healthcare sector. "When you see that women of color are dying at three times the rate of other women and are more likely to have problems, it makes you say, 'OK, what can we do to make a difference?'" Paulos said. "No woman should be dying, especially when 85% of those issues are preventable." After connecting the participant with resources, the community health worker will close the loop through follow-ups to ensure they received resources that meet their needs. Building trusting relationships between community health workers and the mothers is key, Paulos emphasized. Most of the community health workers speak Spanish, and the program aims to connect participants with those from their neighborhoods. "If I'm at my doctor's office, I may not want to admit to my doctor I can't afford groceries," Paulos said. "But if I start visiting with a CHW and relate to her, then I'm more open to sharing that information and getting that out to receive." The program is supported by funding from the North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator, which aims to reduce severe complications for pregnant women in Tarrant and Dallas counties. It previously underwent a soft launch with internal referrals, which alone led to 152 people enrolling, Paulos said. "That just tells me the need is there, and the services we're providing are needed," she said. With the public launch, women can now self-refer. Pregnant women or mothers with babies under a year old are eligible to participate in the free program. They must live in Tarrant or Dallas County and be at least 17 years old. The ultimate goal is to expand the program to all areas Texas Health serves, Paulos said. The program will kick off with a community baby shower Sept. 10 at Texas Health Resources Pavilion in Arlington. Interested expecting or new mothers should register by Sept. 2 and can do so online. McKinnon Rice is the health reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Her position is supported by a grant from Texas Health Resources. Contact her at [email protected]. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

Texas Health launches faith-based outpatient mental health program. By Editor on August 25, 2026 10:36 AM Program integrates clinical care and spiritual support to meet patients where they are. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, August 24, 2026 - Texas Health Resources is expanding access to mental health care with the recent launch of a faith-based outpatient behavioral health program that integrates clinical treatment with spiritual support. The program, first begun at Texas Health Behavioral Health Center Alliance in north Fort Worth, has now expanded to a second location, Texas Health Behavioral Health Center Rockwall. The program is designed for adults seeking evidence-based mental health care in an environment that also honors their faith and values. "This program combines proven therapeutic approaches with a faith perspective that many patients already rely on during difficult times," said Ken Jones, Psy.D., LCSW-S, behavioral health clinical officer at Texas Health. "It gives people a space to explore not only their mental health challenges but also the deeper questions about purpose, meaning and belief that often accompany them." Bridging a gap in care. The intensive outpatient program was developed to address what behavioral health specialists see as a gap in traditional mental health services - particularly for patients who turn first to faith leaders during times of struggle. Research shows many individuals often seek support from clergy before connecting with a licensed mental health provider. A survey from the American Psychiatric Association found that while 60% of adults say faith or spirituality supports their well-being, only about half of those in religious communities say mental health is discussed openly and without stigma. The new program helps bridge that gap. "Faith and mental health have often been treated as separate conversations," Jones said. "This approach enables us to bring them together in a clinically appropriate way." The program is offered in a group setting and uses established methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients facing anxiety, depression, trauma or life transitions. Licensed therapists with both clinical expertise and experience in faith-informed care guide patients in identifying and challenging harmful thought patterns - both psychological and spiritual - while building resilience and a sense of hope. During treatment, patients can openly discuss topics such as: * The role of faith in recovery * Spiritual questions tied to trauma or hardship * Belief-related thoughts that may be influenced by depression or anxiety Open to all, rooted in understanding. While grounded in a Christian worldview, the program is open to individuals of all faiths. "Our goal is not to exclude but to create a safe and welcoming space," Jones said. "Patients from different backgrounds can engage in meaningful conversations, drawing from their own beliefs while receiving quality care." Since launching earlier this year, the program has seen growing participation and positive feedback from patients. "We're continuing to evolve our behavioral health programs to better meet patients where they are," Jones said. "This is one more way we're improving access and making care more meaningful for those we serve." Individuals can schedule a free behavioral health assessment online by clicking here or by calling 682-236-6023. Care teams will help determine the most appropriate level of care and match patients with available programs, including specialty offerings like the faith-based track. Submitted by Texas Health, Media Relations Specialist.