The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center in Fort Worth has completed its first year, delivering over 18,000 patient visits and expanding access to medical care, behavioral health, food assistance, and workforce training for local families
One year ago, the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center opened its doors in Fort Worth. Since then, the place has changed daily life for thousands. More than 18,000 patient visits have been recorded since August 2025. JPS Health Network and Cook Children’s Health Care System now provide both adult and pediatric care in a neighborhood that had few options before.
The numbers are only part of the story. The center has become a meeting spot for residents, local groups, and city partners. It offers more than just medical care. People come for behavioral health support, food help, and job training. All of it happens under one roof.
Cook Children’s Health Care System is recognized as one of the top pediatric healthcare employers in the nation, ranking No. 13 out of 250 in a recent Forbes industry review.
Expanding access for families
The center runs on teamwork. JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s, the City of Fort Worth, and WestAid all work together. This means families in the Las Vegas Trail area can finally count on a medical home. Cook Children’s alone has welcomed nearly 1,500 new pediatric patients. The center’s reach goes further than checkups. It has referred 624 people for behavioral health services and 379 for other social and community resources.
Sky Ramos, the first clinic-based Community Health Worker for Cook Children’s, has made a real difference. Ramos connects families to programs that matter. The center has already helped 79 people apply for Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and WIC appointments. That means more families get the health and nutrition support they need.
Food security and workforce training
Food insecurity is still a big problem in the Las Vegas Trail corridor. The center’s partnership with WestAid led to a custom-built pantry. It fits WestAid’s needs and vision. From October 2025 to July 2026, the pantry saw nearly 13,363 shopping trips. It also handed out 6,854 sack lunches to people without homes. The Demonstration Kitchen, run by Cook Children’s NHC Dietitian and Nutrition Coordinator Maya Rashad, has hosted 42 cooking classes. A total of 437 people attended. Every single one said they learned something new and would recommend the class.
While the Las Vegas Trail area is recognized in local real estate and geographic directories as a distinct corridor in Fort Worth, independent confirmation of the health center’s specific operational metrics or official statements from its partner organizations has not been found in authoritative public sources.
Job training is another focus. The center teamed up with Tarrant County College. From September 2025 to July 2026, 25 people enrolled in workforce training. They gained skills for non-clinical health care jobs. This helps people find work now. It also builds a stronger local workforce for the future.
Community engagement and broader impact
The center’s impact goes beyond its walls. Cook Children’s Center for Community Health has given 584 dental screenings and provided $32,236 in dental treatment. It also organized more than 100 summer activities for kids and families. Over 200 people joined in. Topics included toddler nutrition, child yoga, and micro gardening. The center has hosted 82 events with community partners and given 60 tours to families and organizations.
Local schools, community groups, and the Fort Worth police department use the center’s flexible spaces. The police storefront supports the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. This program aims to make apartment communities safer. The center’s approach is hands-on. It’s the kind of community programming seen at other local events, like those reported earlier in the region.
Looking ahead
After one year, the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center is a trusted place for thousands of children and families. It started as an idea. Now it’s a busy hub for health, wellness, and learning. Cook Children’s employees have stepped up as mentors and event helpers. They’ve built a sense of community through gallery nights, holiday events, and hands-on classes.
This first year proved something simple. When health care, food help, education, and community support come together, neighborhoods get stronger. The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center shows how local partnerships and investment can make life better. It’s a model worth watching for anyone who cares about the future of community health and neighborhood growth.
