World-Class Medicine. Community-Wide Benefit.
The Strategic Catalyst of Temple's Healthcare Future
Temple, Texas is a healthcare city — home to a concentration of world-class medical institutions that makes us a recognized leader in elite medical training and care. The Temple Health and Bioscience District (THBD) was created by the community in 2003 to protect and grow the health and life sciences industries that provide care to Temple residents and power half of our local economy.
Healthcare Powers Temple’s Economy
17,000+ healthcare and life science jobs in Temple
50% of Temple’s GDP driven by healthcare
3 million patient visits to Temple annually
What we do
A coalition of community leaders, THBD serves as a catalyst and convener, bringing public and private partners together to strengthen Temple’s healthcare ecosystem. We help attract top medical talent to train, practice, and build careers here. We’re making improvements in the Medical District so it reflects the quality of the institutions within it. And we work with community partners to improve health outcomes for Temple residents.
Community-Wide Impact
THBD focuses on healthcare and life sciences, but our impact extends well beyond these industries. When elite specialists and researchers choose Temple, their high-wage spending and tax dollars stay here and help fund our schools and infrastructure. Healthcare expansion also fuels investment and job growth in other industries like advanced manufacturing, medical logistics, and tech support.