Medical City Fort Worth First in Tarrant County to Support CAR T-Cell Recovery

Elizabeth Couch — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Z

FORT WORTH Albert Wayne Kidd recently received the news he had been hoping for: his scans were clear and he is cancer-free after undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and follow-up care in Fort Worth. Medical City Fort Worth is the first hospital in Tarrant County to implement a patient monitoring and management protocol for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy patients following outpatient infusions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced oncology services in the region.

Medical City Fort Worth served as the hospital-based site for expected adverse event monitoring and inpatient management during the post-infusion phase of treatment for Kidd, a 62-year-old from Bowie, Texas. A longtime Tarrant County resident, Kidd said receiving care in Fort Worth was important to him because of his connection to the community and its proximity to his current home. This role is a critical component of the CAR-T therapy continuum of care and requires specialized clinical expertise, rapid-response capabilities and close coordination with certified CAR-T treatment centers.

Kidd says the care he received at Medical City Fort Worth made a difficult journey easier and he looks forward to getting back to everyday life with his family.

The program will significantly increase patient access to CAR-T therapy, an advanced form of cellular treatment that uses the bodys immune system to combat cancer. CAR-T therapy works by modifying a patients T-cells so they can identify and eliminate cancer cells, offering a leading-edge, highly personalized approach to oncology care.

By extending access to CAR-T therapy, we are advancing our mission to bring innovative, life-saving treatments closer to where our patients live, says Bibas Reddy, DO, oncology medical director. Ensuring that hospital-based teams are fully equipped to monitor and manage patients during the post-infusion phase is critical to promoting safe recovery and achieving the best possible outcomes.

By supporting this innovative cellular treatment technology, Medical City Fort Worth reinforces its commitment to system-wide excellence and advancing care and research in North Texas.

Supporting patients through advanced therapies like CAR-T treatment requires exceptional teamwork, clinical readiness and strong partnerships, says John Hoover, Medical City Fort Worth CEO. Our investment in these capabilities strengthens our systems of care and access to specialized care for patients throughout North Texas.

Through its oncology program, Medical City Fort Worth continues to invest in specialized training, infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration to support emerging therapies and evolving standards of care for patients across Tarrant County and surrounding communities.

Medical City Fort Worth is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care and continuous performance improvement.

For more information about oncology services at Medical City Fort Worth, visit this link.

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 Americas 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.

SYMETRIA RECOVERY EXPANDS NORTH TEXAS PRESENCE WITH NEW CLINIC OPENING

Britt Carman — Sun, 05 May 2024 19:00:00 Z

Symetria Recovery, a leading provider of evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest clinic in Arlington, TX. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Symetria Recovery as it continues to bring comprehensive addiction treatment services to communities across Texas.

The new state-of-the-art rehab clinic, located at 2623 Matlock Rd in Arlington, will offer a range of personalized treatment programs tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Symetria Recoverys approach is centered on harm reduction, meaning they don't dismiss individuals for relapses; instead, they support them until they no longer require assistance. They provide dual diagnosis treatment, addressing concurrent issues such as anxiety and depression alongside substance use.

"We are thrilled to expand our footprint and bring our evidence-based treatment programs to the Arlington community," said Masroor Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer at Symetria Recovery. "At Symetria Recovery, we believe in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Our new clinic will serve as a beacon of hope and healing, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and pursue lasting recovery."

Symetria Recovery's Arlington clinic is CARF Gold Seal accredited and will offer a range of services, including medication-assisted treatment, counseling, unlimited 1:1 therapy, and support services to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction. The clinic's multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing comprehensive care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Symetria Recovery prides itself on its unique approach that combines both intensive therapy and medications.

"Symetria Recovery's commitment to treating individuals with dignity and personalized care sets it apart, remarked Dr. Lea McMahon, LPC, EdD, Chief Clinical Officer at Symetria Recovery. At Symetria Recovery, you're treated like a person, not a label or a number. This patient-centered approach, coupled with evidence-based treatment modalities that rely on harm reduction principles, leads to our outstanding success. Additionally, Symetria Recoverys streamlined process ensures fast access to medications, empowering individuals to begin their journey to recovery without delay."

For more information about Symetria Recovery, please visit their website at https://www.symetriarecovery.com/.

Staff & Reader Submitted

Medical City Fort Worth First in Tarrant County to Support CAR T-Cell Recovery

SYMETRIA RECOVERY EXPANDS NORTH TEXAS PRESENCE WITH NEW CLINIC OPENING