Temple Community Clinic’s Impact on Regional Health Featured in Temple Daily Telegram
Temple Community Clinic was recently featured in the Temple Daily Telegram for its continued impact in improving access to care across the region. The article highlights how the clinic serves as a lifeline for uninsured and underinsured residents by providing primary care, chronic disease management and preventive services that help
Baylor College of Medicine collaborates with Baylor Scott & White Health and Temple ISD to create STEM+M program
Courtesy of Baylor College of Medicine The Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine has announced its collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Health and the Temple Independent School District (TISD) to implement a STEM+M (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) health professions pathway program for high school students. This pathway program, beginning

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Texas Medicare Advantage Insurance Company for 2026
Courtesy of Baylor Scott & White Health Baylor Scott & White Health Plan has been designated by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best” Texas insurance companies for 2026 Medicare Advantage plans. “Being named among the best Medicare Advantage insurance companies in Texas highlights our ongoing

BSWH – Temple Recognized Among the Nation’s Leading Hospitals
2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) – Temple is consistently recognized among the nation’s leading hospitals. The medical center continues to earn placement on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list, alongside other top-performing Baylor Scott & White facilities. BSWH – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical Expand Joint Venture to Operate Temple Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Courtesy of Baylor Scott & White Health Baylor Scott & White Health and Select Medical today announce an expansion of their long-standing joint venture with the operation of a 45‑bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Temple. The hospital, located at 725 Marlandwood Rd. in Temple, will welcome its first patients on

BSWH – Temple Recognized as the Nation’s Top Major Teaching Hospital in 2025
#1 major teaching hospital in the United States Each year, Fortune, in partnership with Premier, Inc., evaluates teaching hospitals across the United States using objective performance data that includes clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, financial health, and patient experience. Within this national assessment, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

THBD Adopts Blue Zones Assessment Report
On Aug. 20, the Temple Health and Bioscience District Board of Directors formally adopted the Blue Zones Assessment, Readiness and Feasibility Report as guiding policy and roadmap for developing a community-wide wellness initiative. This comprehensive assessment marked a critical first step in determining practical ways that Temple can improve community

Pitts Sworn into THBD Board
Pitts begins his first term; Kiella and Baird also sworn in.

Temple to Join Forces with Blue Zones to Help Transform the Health of the Community
Blue Zones to create plan to help Temple residents live better and longer

Temple College Breaks Ground on New Health Sciences Building
Courtesy of Temple College Temple College hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new, four-story Health Sciences Building on the east side of the campus. The 63,657-square-foot structure will feature a state-of-the-art sonography clinic, nursing simulation center, classrooms, administrative suites and a new front entrance for health care programs where students