Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham is a 25-bed critical access hospital, providing medical and surgical care, delivered by a team of medical experts. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and are also designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, and a Support Level III Stroke Facility.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.
More about us
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Visitor hours
Visiting hours vary on certain units so please check with your nurse for more specific information.
Medical services
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Dentistry and oral surgery
Dentistry and oral surgery
Our dentists and oral surgeons provide routine oral care in outpatient clinics and specialty surgeries for a variety of tooth and mouth related conditions, including:
- Cysts and tumors
- Diseases of the jaw and mouth
- Extractions
- Facial trauma
- Gum disease
- Impacted teeth
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
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Diabetes care
Diabetes care
Our comprehensive approach to diabetes care is committed to ongoing research, advanced treatment and development of management programs, specialized centers and collaborative care teams of specialists who provide services, including:
- Cardiology and pulmonology for heart and lung care
- Neuroscience for care of the nervous system
- Nephrology for kidney care
- Ophthalmology to prevent vision loss
- Orthopedics, physical medicine, and rehabilitation
- Podiatry
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Ear, nose and throat
Ear, nose and throat
Our otolaryngologists or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists diagnose, manage, and treat a variety of conditions affecting parts and soft tissues of the head and neck, including:
- Acute and chronic infections of the external middle and inner ear
- Allergies
- Balancing disorders
- Benign and malignant tumors of the temporal bone ear canal and auricle
- Cholesteatoma
- Cold
- Deafness
- Influenza
- Nasal polyps
- Nasal septum issues
- Otosclerosis
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Stenosis of the ear canal
- Tumors of the temporal bone and base of the skull
- Vertigo/dysequilibrium
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Emergency care
Emergency care
From chest pain to snake bites, you can count on us to provide you with quality emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Learn more about our emergency care -
Foot care
Foot care
Our podiatrists and foot care specialists diagnose, evaluate and innovatively treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, toes, and toenails, including:
- Ankle sprains
- Athlete's foot
- Bunions
- Flat feet
- Fractures
- Hammertoes
- Heel pain
- Infections
- Ingrown nails
- Neuromas
- Tendon injuries and ruptures
- Wounds
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Heart and vascular
Heart and vascular
Our cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and other heart and vascular specialists study, prevent, diagnose and innovatively treat through state-of-the-art technology and breakthrough techniques advanced heart and vascular conditions, including:
- Advanced heart failure
- Arrhythmia
- Angina (chest pain)
- Aneurysm
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
- Heart valve disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- Pericarditis
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Imaging and radiology
Imaging and radiology
Advanced imaging technology provides clearer pictures for radiologists and other specialty physicians on the medical staff to provide a more accurate diagnosis that leads to a customized treatment plan, if needed, to start the healing process.
Services may* include:
- Arthrography
- Bone density measurement
- Breast imaging
- CT scan (including low-dose lung cancer CT screening)
- Interventional radiology
- MRI
- Myelogram
- Nuclear medicine (Nuclear PET scan, radiofrequency ablation, I-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer)
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Ultrasound
- Virtual colonoscopy
- X-ray and fluoroscopy
* Please call this location for particular outpatient services. Typically, your doctor’s office will refer you to us if we have the imaging service you need.
Read more about our imaging and radiology services -
Inpatient medicine and hospitalists
Inpatient medicine and hospitalists
Our hospitalists or inpatient medicine physicians provide care during your full stay at the hospital starting upon your hospital admission and coordinate with your primary care physician and helps with your discharge.
Learn more about inpatient medicine -
Labor and delivery
Labor and delivery
Our compassionate healthcare team provides medical and surgical support to patients who are in the process of expanding their family through the miracle of childbirth.
Learn more about labor and delivery -
Mammogram and breast imaging
Mammogram and breast imaging
Our imaging centers provide potentially life-saving 2D and 3D mammograms and clinical breast exams to screen for breast cancer and other conditions that impact women and refer to specialty treatments and services, including:
Read more about breast imaging -
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Baylor Scott & White is your single resource for musculoskeletal disease, joint pain, traumatic and sports-related injuries and other orthopedic conditions.
To help care for you, we provide:
- Hand, elbow, wrist surgery
- Joint replacement
- Orthopedic surgery
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Pain management
Pain management
Our pain management specialists provide many options for comprehensive and advanced therapy and treatments focused on managing sensory and emotional impacts and restoring function brought on by different types and degrees of pain, including:
- Chronic lower back pain
- Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Nonspecific back pain
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Sciatic nerve pain
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Our pediatricians tailor care, services, and treatments to children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens to meet the healthcare needs of your entire family, including:
- General pediatric care
- Immunizations
- Infant and childhood care classes and support
- School physicals
- Well child exams
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Sports medicine
Sports medicine
Our sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive orthopedic care to treat and repair all sports-related injuries or those resulting from everyday life, including:
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint/shoulder separation
- Ankle instability
- Ankle sprains
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, injuries, or surgery
- Achilles tendinitis or ruptures
- Biceps tendon ruptures
- Broken ankle
- Concussion
- Dislocated shoulder
- Hip dislocations
- Knee sprains
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears, injuries, or surgery
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
- Meniscus tear
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Trigger finger
- Tears
Learn more about sports medicine -
Surgical services
Surgical services
Our surgeons offer pioneering innovations and advanced surgical offerings and services backed by research-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) to support patient outcomes, including:
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Colon and rectal surgery
- Dentistry/oral and maxillofacial surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Podiatric medicine and surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Transplant surgery
- Urologic surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Weight-loss surgery
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Urology
Urology
Our urologists diagnose, provide essential cancer screenings, and treat conditions and concerns related to the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, including but not limited to:
Urinary-related:
- Bladder disorders and cancer
- Inability to control urination
- Kidney disorders (including kidney stones)
- Urethral disorders
Related to male reproductive organs:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Infertility
- Penile disorders and cancer
- Prostate disorders and cancer
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism)
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Women's health
Women's health
From screening for common conditions that affect women to advanced medical and surgical care, the healthcare providers at Baylor Scott & White provide the comprehensive services you need as a woman.
Services include:
- Breast surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Gynecology
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Dentistry and oral surgery
- Diabetes care
- Ear, nose and throat
- Emergency care
- Foot care
- Heart and vascular
- Imaging and radiology
- Inpatient medicine and hospitalists
- Labor and delivery
- Mammogram and breast imaging
- Orthopedics
- Pain management
- Pediatrics
- Sports medicine
- Surgical services
- Urology
- Women's health
Dentistry and oral surgery
Our dentists and oral surgeons provide routine oral care in outpatient clinics and specialty surgeries for a variety of tooth and mouth related conditions, including:
- Cysts and tumors
- Diseases of the jaw and mouth
- Extractions
- Facial trauma
- Gum disease
- Impacted teeth
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Diabetes care
Our comprehensive approach to diabetes care is committed to ongoing research, advanced treatment and development of management programs, specialized centers and collaborative care teams of specialists who provide services, including:
- Cardiology and pulmonology for heart and lung care
- Neuroscience for care of the nervous system
- Nephrology for kidney care
- Ophthalmology to prevent vision loss
- Orthopedics, physical medicine, and rehabilitation
- Podiatry
Ear, nose and throat
Our otolaryngologists or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists diagnose, manage, and treat a variety of conditions affecting parts and soft tissues of the head and neck, including:
- Acute and chronic infections of the external middle and inner ear
- Allergies
- Balancing disorders
- Benign and malignant tumors of the temporal bone ear canal and auricle
- Cholesteatoma
- Cold
- Deafness
- Influenza
- Nasal polyps
- Nasal septum issues
- Otosclerosis
- Sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Stenosis of the ear canal
- Tumors of the temporal bone and base of the skull
- Vertigo/dysequilibrium
Emergency care
From chest pain to snake bites, you can count on us to provide you with quality emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Learn more about our emergency careFoot care
Our podiatrists and foot care specialists diagnose, evaluate and innovatively treat a wide range of conditions that affect the foot, toes, and toenails, including:
- Ankle sprains
- Athlete's foot
- Bunions
- Flat feet
- Fractures
- Hammertoes
- Heel pain
- Infections
- Ingrown nails
- Neuromas
- Tendon injuries and ruptures
- Wounds
Heart and vascular
Our cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and other heart and vascular specialists study, prevent, diagnose and innovatively treat through state-of-the-art technology and breakthrough techniques advanced heart and vascular conditions, including:
- Advanced heart failure
- Arrhythmia
- Angina (chest pain)
- Aneurysm
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
- Heart valve disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- Pericarditis
Imaging and radiology
Advanced imaging technology provides clearer pictures for radiologists and other specialty physicians on the medical staff to provide a more accurate diagnosis that leads to a customized treatment plan, if needed, to start the healing process.
Services may* include:
- Arthrography
- Bone density measurement
- Breast imaging
- CT scan (including low-dose lung cancer CT screening)
- Interventional radiology
- MRI
- Myelogram
- Nuclear medicine (Nuclear PET scan, radiofrequency ablation, I-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer)
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Ultrasound
- Virtual colonoscopy
- X-ray and fluoroscopy
* Please call this location for particular outpatient services. Typically, your doctor’s office will refer you to us if we have the imaging service you need.
Read more about our imaging and radiology servicesInpatient medicine and hospitalists
Our hospitalists or inpatient medicine physicians provide care during your full stay at the hospital starting upon your hospital admission and coordinate with your primary care physician and helps with your discharge.
Learn more about inpatient medicineLabor and delivery
Our compassionate healthcare team provides medical and surgical support to patients who are in the process of expanding their family through the miracle of childbirth.
Learn more about labor and deliveryMammogram and breast imaging
Our imaging centers provide potentially life-saving 2D and 3D mammograms and clinical breast exams to screen for breast cancer and other conditions that impact women and refer to specialty treatments and services, including:
Read more about breast imagingOrthopedics
Baylor Scott & White is your single resource for musculoskeletal disease, joint pain, traumatic and sports-related injuries and other orthopedic conditions.
To help care for you, we provide:
- Hand, elbow, wrist surgery
- Joint replacement
- Orthopedic surgery
Pain management
Our pain management specialists provide many options for comprehensive and advanced therapy and treatments focused on managing sensory and emotional impacts and restoring function brought on by different types and degrees of pain, including:
- Chronic lower back pain
- Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Nonspecific back pain
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Sciatic nerve pain
Pediatrics
Our pediatricians tailor care, services, and treatments to children of all ages ranging from newborns to teens to meet the healthcare needs of your entire family, including:
- General pediatric care
- Immunizations
- Infant and childhood care classes and support
- School physicals
- Well child exams
Sports medicine
Our sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive orthopedic care to treat and repair all sports-related injuries or those resulting from everyday life, including:
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint/shoulder separation
- Ankle instability
- Ankle sprains
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, injuries, or surgery
- Achilles tendinitis or ruptures
- Biceps tendon ruptures
- Broken ankle
- Concussion
- Dislocated shoulder
- Hip dislocations
- Knee sprains
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears, injuries, or surgery
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
- Meniscus tear
- Sprains
- Stress fractures
- Trigger finger
- Tears
Surgical services
Our surgeons offer pioneering innovations and advanced surgical offerings and services backed by research-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) to support patient outcomes, including:
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Colon and rectal surgery
- Dentistry/oral and maxillofacial surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Podiatric medicine and surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Transplant surgery
- Urologic surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Weight-loss surgery
Urology
Our urologists diagnose, provide essential cancer screenings, and treat conditions and concerns related to the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, including but not limited to:
Urinary-related:
- Bladder disorders and cancer
- Inability to control urination
- Kidney disorders (including kidney stones)
- Urethral disorders
Related to male reproductive organs:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Infertility
- Penile disorders and cancer
- Prostate disorders and cancer
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism)
Women's health
From screening for common conditions that affect women to advanced medical and surgical care, the healthcare providers at Baylor Scott & White provide the comprehensive services you need as a woman.
Services include:
- Breast surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Gynecology
- Hormone replacement therapy
Insurances accepted
Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.
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Aetna - (15)Choice POS IIOpen Access Elect ChoiceOpen Access Managed ChoiceSelect SMAetna Signature AdministratorsElect ChoiceHealth Network OptionHMOManaged ChoiceOpen Access SelectOpen Choice PPOQPOSAetna Whole Health/BSWQASelectGroup Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil
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American Health Advantage of Texas - (1)American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - (26)BSW Preferred HMO Network - GroupHMO Network-GroupBSW Preferred HMO - Individual MarketplaceBSW Preferred PPO NetworkBSW SeniorCare Advantage HMOEPO Network-Individual/FamilyBSW SeniorCare Advantage PPOBSW Access PPOPyco Industries Employee PlanBSW Premier HMO-GroupBSW Plus HMO-Individual/FamilyBSW Premier HMO-Individual/FamilyPPO Network-Group2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA)Covenant Preferred HMOBSW Solutions PPOBSW Premier PPOBSW Plus PPO-Group2024 BSWH Employee Network (PPO & HDHP)2024 BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)BSW Plus HMO-GroupBSW Plus PPO-Individual/FamilyMcLane Group NetworkRightCare STAR Medicaid NetworkHMO Network-Individual/Family
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - (22)Blue Advantage HMOBlue Choice PPOBlue EssentialsBlue Essentials Access HMOBlue PremierBlue Premier Open Access HMOMedicare Advantage - EFH RetireesMedicare Advantage - OncorParPlanTraditionalIndemnitySTAR KidsBlue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)TRS-ActiveCare Primary+TRS-ActiveCare Primary HDTRS-ActiveCare 2TRS-Care StandardBlue Advantage Plus - SilverFederal Basic OptionBlue Advantage Plus - GoldBlue Advantage - SilverConsumer Directed HealthSelect
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Brookshire Brothers - (2)Self-Insured Employee PlanEmployee Benefit Plan
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Community Health Choice - (1)CHIP
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CorVel - (1)Workers Comp
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Coventry - (1)Coventry/First Health
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Coventry Workers' Compensation - (1)Coventry Workers' Compensation
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DFW ConnectedCare - (1)American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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First Health/Coventry - (1)First Health/Coventry Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - (2)FirstCare Select Plus HMO NetworkSTAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - (1)Galaxy Health Network
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HealthSmart - (2)ACCEL NetworkPreferred Network
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Imagine Health - (1)EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - (1)IMS Network
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Injury Management Organization (IMO) - (1)Injury Management Organization (IMO)
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Midland Memorial Hospital - (1)Employee Benefit Plan
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Mother Frances Hospital Regional - (1)Self-Insured Employee Plan
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Nebraska Furniture Mart - (2)OnyxPearl
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QuickTrip - (1)Employee Benefit Plan
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Pay bill
Baylor Scott & White Health is pleased to offer you multiple options to pay your bill. View our guide to understand your Baylor Scott & White billing statement.
We offer two online payment options:
- Make a one-time payment without registering by selecting the "Pay a Bill as a Guest" option.
- Enroll or login to your MyBSWHealth account to view account balances and statements, set up a payment plan or enroll in paperless statements.
Other payment options:
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Pay by mail
To ensure that your payment is correctly applied to your account, detach the slip from your Baylor Scott & White billing statement and return the slip with your payment. If paying by check or money order, include your account number on the check or money order.
Please mail the payment to the address listed on your statement.
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Pay by phone
Call 1.800.994.0371 to make a payment. Payments can be made over the phone with our automated phone payment system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All payments made via the automated phone payment system will post the next business day.
If you need to speak to someone about a Baylor Scott & White bill from our hospitals or clinics, our Customer Service department can take payments over the phone from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Pay in person
Payments can be made in person at the facility where you received services.
Financial assistance
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we want to be a resource for you and your family. Our team of customer service representatives and financial counselors are here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care. We encourage you to speak to a team member before, during or after care is received.
More helpful information
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Concierge and information desk
Concierge and information desk
Visitor information/concierge desks are located in the main entrance of the medical center, where staff can assist you with general information, maps, notary public services and local eateries/hotel listings.
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Dining options
Dining options
Complimentary coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day.
Cafeteria
Hours
- Monday through Friday
- Breakfast: 7:15 - 10:00 AM
- Lunch: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Vending machines
Vending machines with snacks and sodas are located just off the main entrance and in the emergency department lobby and are available 24 hours a day.
Inpatient room service
Visitors who must stay in the patient's room may purchase a guest tray from the cafeteria to be delivered at meal times.
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Estimate your cost of care
Estimate your cost of care
Baylor Scott & White Health is an advocate for greater healthcare pricing transparency and patient affordability.
We provide a self-service price estimation tool to help you obtain accurate out-of-pocket expense estimates, along with other helpful resources to help you make more informed financial choices about your care.
Estimate your cost of care -
Gift shop
Gift shop
The gift shop is located in the main hallway of the hospital, near the cafeteria.
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PMThe shop sells unique items and gifts (many hand crafted), candy, cards, personal care items and books.
The proceeds from sales in our gift shop goes to the hospital Auxiliary.
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Medical records
Medical records
You can request copies of your medical records by completing an Authorization for Release of Information form and returning to the facility at which you received care.
Request your records -
Nursing accomplishments
Nursing accomplishments
Our nurses are dedicated to the care of a diverse community of patients. As members of our front line care team, they take pride in seeking opportunities to provide a higher level of care.
View nursing accomplishments -
Recognize an employee
Recognize an employee
Because our staff cares so deeply for those we help, there are those who often go beyond the call to provide great care.
Nominate an employee -
Spiritual care
Spiritual care
Pastoral Care services are available to all Baylor Scott & White patients and families.
Our team of experienced chaplains and trained volunteers will respond to your spiritual needs professionally and confidentially.
Patients and family members may feel free to contact a staff member to request a chaplain. Your own priest, rabbi, minister or other spiritual leader is always welcome to visit you while you are here.
Bibles are available upon request through our chaplains. Please contact your nurse if you would like to receive a Bible.
Connect with a chaplain -
Visitor lounges
Visitor lounges
There are designated lounges for visitors in the main lobby and on the second floor outside of the operating room. Specific areas have been designated for guests in other areas.
If you are in a large group, we ask for your consideration of other patients’ families when seating is limited.
Wireless laptops can be used in most areas by connecting to our visitor wireless network. Charging stations and outlets are also available in select areas.
The use of wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, notebooks and laptops, can interfere with medical equipment and is restricted in all patient care areas. Please restrict your use of these devices to visitor lounges and non-patient care areas.
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Visitor guidelines
Visitor guidelines
Family and friends are welcome to visit our hospital in Brenham; however, patient care is our primary concern. In order to provide a high quality of care, general guidelines have been established.
- You may have two visitors at the bedside at one time and visits should be kept brief.
- Visitors should be considerate of patients by maintaining a quiet environment and avoiding unnecessary noise.
- People with contagious diseases should not visit.
- Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
- Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients.
- Children are generally not allowed on patient care units. Please contact your nurse regarding your unit’s policy.
- All patients have the right to identify a support (visitor) or patient representative (decision-maker) of their choice. This designated person is a person who can visit a patient without limitation or restriction unless visitation would interfere with the care of the patient and or care of other patients. The patient has a right to withdraw or change this designation at any time during their hospitalization either verbally or in writing.
- Members of the clergy may visit at any time.
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Volunteer with us
Volunteer with us
We rely on our generous volunteers to provide several special services.
Every volunteer enhances the patient experience in some way by supporting our culture of customer service. Join the ranks of our volunteers to get involved and make a difference.
Become a volunteer
Concierge and information desk
Visitor information/concierge desks are located in the main entrance of the medical center, where staff can assist you with general information, maps, notary public services and local eateries/hotel listings.
Dining options
Complimentary coffee, tea and water are available throughout the day.
Cafeteria
Hours
- Monday through Friday
- Breakfast: 7:15 - 10:00 AM
- Lunch: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Vending machines
Vending machines with snacks and sodas are located just off the main entrance and in the emergency department lobby and are available 24 hours a day.
Inpatient room service
Visitors who must stay in the patient's room may purchase a guest tray from the cafeteria to be delivered at meal times.
Estimate your cost of care
Baylor Scott & White Health is an advocate for greater healthcare pricing transparency and patient affordability.
We provide a self-service price estimation tool to help you obtain accurate out-of-pocket expense estimates, along with other helpful resources to help you make more informed financial choices about your care.
Estimate your cost of careGift shop
The gift shop is located in the main hallway of the hospital, near the cafeteria.
Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The shop sells unique items and gifts (many hand crafted), candy, cards, personal care items and books.
The proceeds from sales in our gift shop goes to the hospital Auxiliary.
Medical records
You can request copies of your medical records by completing an Authorization for Release of Information form and returning to the facility at which you received care.
Request your recordsNursing accomplishments
Our nurses are dedicated to the care of a diverse community of patients. As members of our front line care team, they take pride in seeking opportunities to provide a higher level of care.
View nursing accomplishmentsRecognize an employee
Because our staff cares so deeply for those we help, there are those who often go beyond the call to provide great care.
Nominate an employeeSpiritual care
Pastoral Care services are available to all Baylor Scott & White patients and families.
Our team of experienced chaplains and trained volunteers will respond to your spiritual needs professionally and confidentially.
Patients and family members may feel free to contact a staff member to request a chaplain. Your own priest, rabbi, minister or other spiritual leader is always welcome to visit you while you are here.
Bibles are available upon request through our chaplains. Please contact your nurse if you would like to receive a Bible.
Connect with a chaplainVisitor lounges
There are designated lounges for visitors in the main lobby and on the second floor outside of the operating room. Specific areas have been designated for guests in other areas.
If you are in a large group, we ask for your consideration of other patients’ families when seating is limited.
Wireless laptops can be used in most areas by connecting to our visitor wireless network. Charging stations and outlets are also available in select areas.
The use of wireless communication devices, such as cell phones, notebooks and laptops, can interfere with medical equipment and is restricted in all patient care areas. Please restrict your use of these devices to visitor lounges and non-patient care areas.
Visitor guidelines
Family and friends are welcome to visit our hospital in Brenham; however, patient care is our primary concern. In order to provide a high quality of care, general guidelines have been established.
- You may have two visitors at the bedside at one time and visits should be kept brief.
- Visitors should be considerate of patients by maintaining a quiet environment and avoiding unnecessary noise.
- People with contagious diseases should not visit.
- Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see the patient.
- Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients.
- Children are generally not allowed on patient care units. Please contact your nurse regarding your unit’s policy.
- All patients have the right to identify a support (visitor) or patient representative (decision-maker) of their choice. This designated person is a person who can visit a patient without limitation or restriction unless visitation would interfere with the care of the patient and or care of other patients. The patient has a right to withdraw or change this designation at any time during their hospitalization either verbally or in writing.
- Members of the clergy may visit at any time.
Volunteer with us
We rely on our generous volunteers to provide several special services.
Every volunteer enhances the patient experience in some way by supporting our culture of customer service. Join the ranks of our volunteers to get involved and make a difference.
Become a volunteer