Baylor Health Care System
Our History

Visit Our Exhibit

Baylor Health Care System's permanent historical exhibit, located in the lobby of the Baylor Medical Plaza at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, is open to the public. Learn about 100 years of Baylor's history by visiting us.

Our History

Baylor University Medical Center has a rich history which began with its founding as the Texas Baptist Memorial Sanitarium in 1903.

Here are a few of the many recognitions earned this year thanks to outstanding efforts by employees and physicians.
  • Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation ranked among the top 26 rehab facilities in U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals Guide."
  • The American Nurses Credentialing Center presented the Magnet Award for Excellence in Nursing Services, its highest recognition, to Baylor University Medical Center nursing.
  • Baylor University Medical Center ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 10 of 17 specialties in the "America's Best Hospitals Guide".
  • Patient satisfaction scores are on the rise due to staff demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence at Baylor University Medical Center and beyond.

To view a timeline online, please click here.