Our story

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare.

Today, Baylor Scott & White includes 52 hospitals, more than 1,300 health system care sites, more than 7,200 active physicians, over 57,000 employees and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

  • Our mission

    Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families and communities.

  • Our vision

    Empowering you to live well.

  • Our values
    • We serve faithfully
    • We never settle
    • We are in it together
    • We make an impact

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Community impact

Our commitment to your health extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics.

Meeting community needs

Diverse perspectives drive better healthcare. We're creating a system where everyone feels welcome.
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Our leadership

Behind the strong reputation of Baylor Scott & White and its longstanding commitment to the community are caring leaders. Together, executive leadership and the Board of Trustees (composed of community leaders who volunteer their time) contribute their wisdom, insights and expertise to guide the system.

Our numbers

Baylor Scott & White provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 52 hospitals and more than 1,300 health system care sites.

  • More than 13.5 million patient encounters annually
  • More than 1,300 health system care sites
  • 52 owned, operated, joint-ventured and affiliated hospitals
  • 260 outpatient clinics
  • 30 ambulatory surgery centers
  • 164 primary care clinics
  • 632 specialty care clinics
  • Four senior health centers
  • 62 urgent care clinics
  • 33 retail pharmacies
  • $17.5 billion in total assets
  • $15.5 billion in total operating revenue*
  • $1.2 billion in community benefit*
  • 208,789 hospital admissions
  • 31,368 babies born
  • More than 900,000 emergency department visits
  • 4.3 million outpatient registrations
  • More than 5,000 licensed beds
  • More than 7,200 active physicians
  • More than 57,000 employees

*Information for hospitals, specialty care clinics, primary care clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics and urgent care clinics is as of 5/31/2024. Physicians, employees, patient encounters, care sites, total operating revenue and community benefit are as of 6/30/2024 The remaining details are as of 6/30/2021. Financial information for revenue and assets is preliminary and unaudited.