Our goal
The Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center provides personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and services.
Learn more about our annual events:
The Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center classes
We offer members classes that are designed to focus on being active, healthy eating, understanding prescriptions, problem-solving, reducing health risks and managing stress.
- Diabetes education
- Medical clinic access
- Disease management
- Nutrition counseling
- Fitness and aerobic room
- Game room
Get involved
During your first visit, the wellness team will guide you through the process of becoming a member. You will need to:
- Complete a New Member application
- See a physician, nurse practitioner and/or a diabetes educator
- Complete a health screening
- Discuss a plan for your healthcare
Education and wellness programs
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Cooking classes
Cooking classes
We offer cooking classes to teach members how to prepare healthy meals.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
A series of four group sessions is offered in English and Spanish, designed to help those with diabetes learn skills that support their health. The program addresses the ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists) seven self-care behaviors of healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Additional support is also available. A physician/provider referral is required.
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
We offer a variety of group exercise classes designed for every fitness level to energize, strengthen and condition the body.
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Group Lifestyle Balance™ Program
Group Lifestyle Balance™ Program
Focus on nutrition, activity, and behavioral changes.
Join us for an evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to help meet your weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals.
In-person and virtual classes are available for this 16-week program.
- Do you want to lose weight?
- Do you want to live healthy and maintain your weight loss after 16 weeks?
Learn how to
- Prepare and plan meals
- Eat healthy on a budget
- Find time to be active
- Manage stress
In-person location
Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, TX 75210For more details
Mayra Avina
Mayra.Avina@BSWHealth.org
214.865.3087The Group Lifestyle™ Program provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals.
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Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program (HELP™)
Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program (HELP™)
Free diabetes prevention program
Sign up now for 16 weekly sessions with 8 months of follow-up support!
Do you have
- Weight to lose
- Family members with diabetes
- A desire to prevent diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Sessions include
- Individual health coaching
- Stress management
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating and more!
Location
Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, TX 75210For more details
Mayra Avina
Mayra.Avina@BSWHealth.org
214.865.3087 -
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
The Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center offers nutrition counseling and education to help participants meet health goals or manage:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Weight
- Digestive disorders
Registered dietitians/nutritionists are available in English and Spanish. During visits, the dietitian will help participants build a healthy lifestyle and/or develop a nutrition plan.
Note: MNT services require a provider referral
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Nutrition education and counseling
Nutrition education and counseling
Registered dietitians/nutritionists are available in English and Spanish for one-on-one counseling to set and meet goals for building a healthy lifestyle. A physician/provider referral is required.
-
Professional education
Professional education
We offer state certification and continuing education courses for both Community Health Workers and Community Health Worker Instructors.
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Spiritual care
Spiritual care
Spiritual care is an important part of our mission. Community Bible study and chaplain services are offered in English and Spanish for our members and patients.
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Walk with a Doc Program®
Walk with a Doc Program®
A physician-led walking program for patients and members that encourages physical activity and learning about health topics in a fun, group setting. The program is a local chapter of a national program.
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Weekly farm stands
Weekly farm stands
To address the challenge of access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables in the community, a weekly farm stand is available at our center and other community locations. For additional information, call 214.820.2053 or email BSWHLTHWellnessFarmstand@BSWHealth.org.
- Cooking classes
- Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
- Fitness classes
- Group Lifestyle Balance™ Program
- Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program (HELP™)
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Professional education
- Spiritual care
- Walk with a Doc Program®
- Weekly farm stands
Cooking classes
We offer cooking classes to teach members how to prepare healthy meals.
Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES)
A series of four group sessions is offered in English and Spanish, designed to help those with diabetes learn skills that support their health. The program addresses the ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists) seven self-care behaviors of healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Additional support is also available. A physician/provider referral is required.
Fitness classes
We offer a variety of group exercise classes designed for every fitness level to energize, strengthen and condition the body.
Group Lifestyle Balance™ Program
Focus on nutrition, activity, and behavioral changes.
Join us for an evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to help meet your weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals.
In-person and virtual classes are available for this 16-week program.
- Do you want to lose weight?
- Do you want to live healthy and maintain your weight loss after 16 weeks?
Learn how to
- Prepare and plan meals
- Eat healthy on a budget
- Find time to be active
- Manage stress
In-person location
Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
For more details
Mayra Avina
Mayra.Avina@BSWHealth.org
214.865.3087
The Group Lifestyle™ Program provides education, encouragement, and the tools necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals.
Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program (HELP™)
Free diabetes prevention program
Sign up now for 16 weekly sessions with 8 months of follow-up support!
Do you have
- Weight to lose
- Family members with diabetes
- A desire to prevent diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Sessions include
- Individual health coaching
- Stress management
- Physical activity
- Healthy eating and more!
Location
Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center
4500 Spring Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
For more details
Mayra Avina
Mayra.Avina@BSWHealth.org
214.865.3087
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
The Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center offers nutrition counseling and education to help participants meet health goals or manage:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Weight
- Digestive disorders
Registered dietitians/nutritionists are available in English and Spanish. During visits, the dietitian will help participants build a healthy lifestyle and/or develop a nutrition plan.
Note: MNT services require a provider referral
Nutrition education and counseling
Registered dietitians/nutritionists are available in English and Spanish for one-on-one counseling to set and meet goals for building a healthy lifestyle. A physician/provider referral is required.
Professional education
We offer state certification and continuing education courses for both Community Health Workers and Community Health Worker Instructors.
Spiritual care
Spiritual care is an important part of our mission. Community Bible study and chaplain services are offered in English and Spanish for our members and patients.
Walk with a Doc Program®
A physician-led walking program for patients and members that encourages physical activity and learning about health topics in a fun, group setting. The program is a local chapter of a national program.
Weekly farm stands
To address the challenge of access to affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables in the community, a weekly farm stand is available at our center and other community locations. For additional information, call 214.820.2053 or email BSWHLTHWellnessFarmstand@BSWHealth.org.