About Us

Together, we can advance innovation, expand access to care and empower people to live well.

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Ways to Give

Donate online

You can make an immediate difference in the lives of those we serve.

Grateful Giving

Patients and loved ones can show appreciation for the caregivers who made a difference during their healthcare experience.

Make a planned gift

Learn about the multiple ways to make a planned gift and create a lasting legacy.

Giving societies

Learn how you can make a difference in quality local healthcare by joining a giving society.

Board giving

Our board members are invested in our mission, giving of both their time and treasures to help us make healthcare better.

Get Involved

Events
Attend or sponsor one of our annual fundraising events benefiting initiatives at Baylor Scott & White facilities throughout Central Texas.

Photo gallery
Relive our past events and download your favorite photos.

Host a fundraiser
Get tips and tricks and complete an application to support BSWH with your own fundraising event.

The Compass

Read the latest issues of The Compass, a bi-annual newsletter from the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation.

Heart health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US, claiming as many lives each year as cancer, chronic lung disease, accidents and diabetes combined.

Through your generosity, your loved ones and neighbors have access to advanced diagnostics and treatment for this prevalent disease.

Areas to Support

Greater Austin Region

Support advanced facilities and specialized equipment for the Heart & Vascular Institute in the Greater Austin region.

Temple

Strengthen programs that help patients recover from cardiac events and promote heart health at the Cardiovascular Institute in Temple.

Waco

Help keep hearts healthy with advanced facilities and community education efforts at the Hillcrest Heart Center in Waco.

Look for another area to support

There are many more ways to make an impact at BSWH.

Featured stories

See how donors’ are making an impact in the fight against cardiovascular disease across Central Texas.

A man in a black t-shirt holds a stuffed heart towards the camera, with a brick wall in the background

At the heart of recovery

June 1, 2024
When this "Superman" needed saving, the cardiology team in Temple stepped up.
Learn more At the heart of recovery
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My ‘why’ will always be my family

October 16, 2025
Denise Jimenez, a healthy woman in her 40s, was diagnosed with complete heart block. Thanks to her care at Baylor Scott & White, she is able to continue enjoying life with her family.
Learn more My ‘why’ will always be my family
3D model of the human heart, with labeled parts and arteries, set against a clean laboratory background, symbolizing modern cardiovascular research

Advanced heart care near home

October 15, 2025
A new minimally invasive heart procedure is now available at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock.
Learn more Advanced heart care near home