Overview of the Neighborhood Health Center in Las Vegas Trail
For two decades, the residents of Las Vegas Trail (LVT) in west Fort Worth have lived in a food and health care desert. The slow decline of the area since the 1993 closing of Carswell Air Force Base—once the economic anchor of the neighborhood—made the community vulnerable to poverty and crime. As a result, access to quality health care, nutritious food sources, safe community spaces and economic stability became a thing of the past.
But the tide is turning.
On Aug. 5, 2025, the new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area officially opened its doors, bringing a fresh wave of safety, health and nutrition resources to Las Vegas Trail residents. The center is a first-of-its-kind partnership between JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s Health Care System, The City of Fort Worth, LVTRise and WestAid. More than just a clinic, it serves as a health care hub, connecting individuals and families to services that support every facet of well-being, from personal safety and medical care to food security, financial stability, and strong family foundations.
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A New Beginning Takes Flight: Inside the Landmark Collaboration Bringing Las Vegas Trail a One-of-a-Kind Community Health Care Hub
But the tide is turning. On August 5, 2025, the new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area opened its doors, bringing a fresh wave of safety, health and nutrition resources to Las Vegas Trail residents. The center is a first-of-its-kind partnership between JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s Health Care System, The City of Fort Worth, LVTRise and WestAid. More than just a clinic, it serves as a health care hub, connecting individuals and families to services that support every facet of well-being, from personal safety and medical care to food security, financial stability, and strong family foundations. Read this article to understand the full story of the new neighborhood health center, see the building and view pictures from the ribbon cutting. |
Compassionate Connections: Community Health Worker Joins New Neighborhood Health Center
About 7,000 Cook Children’s Health Plan members reside in the Las Vegas Trail corridor. Until the establishment of this new role, most of their interactions with the health plan were over the phone. Now, they’ll have someone to visit with in-person. Guests can access this service through the health education center at the new facility. Read this article to learn more about Sky Ramos and the services provided by a community health worker. |
From Our Kitchen to Yours: Inside the Demonstration Kitchen at the New Neighborhood Health Center Serving the Las Vegas Trail Area
That’s the idea behind the health center’s Demonstration Kitchen. Outfitted with commercial-grade appliances, the kitchen is designed to welcome Las Vegas Trail residents to the table for cooking classes and nutrition counseling and education. It will be an interactive space, where guests can engage with one another while learning how to choose and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Read this article to learn more about the Demonstration Kitchen, budget-friendly cooking tips and a simple one-skillet recipe. |
Safety First: New Neighborhood Health Center in Las Vegas Trail Home to FWPD Storefront
For decades, the Las Vegas Trail area has been a hotspot for crime in Fort Worth. Although roughly 1% of the population of the City of Fort Worth, the area accounts for roughly 4% of the city’s crime, according to the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Transformation Plan published in 2022. However, recent efforts by the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD), in partnership with LVTRise, to reduce crime, increase safety and build community, are producing positive results. Read this article to learn more about how FWPD is contributing to public safety and public health in the Las Vegas Trail area. |
Healing Together: A New Era of Partnership and Prevention on the Las Vegas Trail
The health center is supported by on-site laboratory services, social workers, and eligibility and enrollment specialists for those needing financial support. This all-in-one, collaborative approach ensures that every patient, no matter why they walk in the door, has access to the full spectrum of care and resources they may need. Read this article to learn more about the role of JPS Health Network at the new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area. |
Where Hunger Meets Hope: West Aid Moves into Las Vegas Trail Health Hub
Now, the organization has a new home―one thoughtfully designed and customized to support its operations and enhance the experience of those it serves. Located at the new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area, West Aid joins JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s Health Care System, The City of Fort Worth, and LVTRise in a landmark collaboration aimed at ending the area’s long-standing status as a food and health care desert. West Aid and the center's partners are doing more than handing out groceries. They’re ensuring that no one in Las Vegas Trail has to wonder where their next meal—or their next chance at wellness—will come from. Read this article to learn more about West Aid and the work they will be doing in this new space. |
Jobless to Job Ready: Workforce Development Program Opens Doors to Health Care Careers in Las Vegas Trail
The years that followed were marred with economic decline. The lack of stable and meaningful employment in the area snowballed into poverty, crime, empty pantries and housing loss—all of which contribute to worsening physical and mental health. But the new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area aims to change all of that through its Workforce Development Program, supported by trusted community partners such as Cook Children’s Health Care System, JPS Health Network, Tarrant County College and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. Designed and delivered by Tarrant County College’s (TCC) Corporate Solutions and Economic Development division, the Workforce Development Program will equip those enrolled in the program with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Learn more here. |
Creative Community: Neighbors Pitch in to Paint Mural at Neighborhood Health Center in Las Vegas Trail
The mural’s vibrant colors and lively design – painted with the help of kids and adults who live nearby – give a friendly welcome to guests who pull into the parking lot. The image depicts joy, growth and a bright future for the Las Vegas Trail (LVT) area of west Fort Worth. Learn more here. |
30 Days of Wellness at the Neighborhood Health Center in Las Vegas Trail
When: Aug. 6 – Sept. 5, 2025 Visit this page to view the 30 Days of Wellness Calendar. |
The new neighborhood health center serving the Las Vegas Trail area is more than just a health clinic. It’s a hub designed to connect the dots for healthy living, strong families and thriving communities. And nothing says community quite like gathering in the kitchen and whipping up a meal together.
The neighborhood health center is home to a JPS Health Network Health Center, where adults and children can receive preventative health care, chronic disease management, annual exams and health screenings. Women can also access comprehensive care for every stage of life, including family planning, prenatal care, well-woman visits and gynecological services. In addition, those needing mental health support can find counseling and care coordination in a welcoming and confidential setting.
Las Vegas Trail was once a thriving job market, anchored by Carswell Air Force Base and the businesses that supported the families living and working there. When the base’s active-duty operations ended in 1993, many military families moved away, and with them, the customer base for local businesses.
Giant butterflies, flowers and children’s handprints decorate the outdoor mural that greets visitors to the 
Join us for a full month of free wellness activities, education and family-friendly celebrations designed to help our community thrive. Every weekday (Aug. 6 - Sept. 5), you’ll find hands-on demos, health screenings, safety workshops, nutrition classes and more, all hosted by Cook Children’s and trusted local partners. No registration is required unless noted.
