A Healthcare Destination
In Temple, our healthcare community is not just a part of the city—it’s a partner in your health journey. With 30% of our local population in the healthcare profession, you have access to compassionate, cutting-edge care that’s setting the standard for excellence in health and wellness.
THE TEMPLE DIFFERENCE
Top Major Teaching Hospitals
(Baylor Scott and White Hospital)
Fortune, 2025
Top Teaching Hospitals w/ Cardiovascular Residency Program
(Baylor Scott and White Hospital)
Fortune, 2025
Best Hospitals in Texas
(Baylor Scott and White Hospital)
US News, 2024
Adult Specialties Recognized as High Performing
(Baylor Scott and White Hospital)
US News, 2024
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Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Proudly serving over 250,000 veterans annually, offering extensive services as one of the most significant VA medical consortia in the nation. Temple is 33 miles to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Services.