SMC Honored for Being One of the 'Best Places to Work'

Stillwater Medical Center has been ranked as No. 25 among healthcare providers and insurers by Modern Healthcare’s 2017 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winner rankings is available here. Modern Healthcare published a special supplement featuring ranked lists of all the winners along with the Oct. 2 issue.

“We could not be more proud to be honored for the sixth year in a row,” said Denise Webber, President and CEO. “Our team is committed to creating an environment that is not only the best place to work, but also the best place for patients to receive care.”

Now in its 10th year, the award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with the Best Companies Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.

“A decade ago, Modern Healthcare set out to recognize outstanding employers across the industry. Now in its 10th year, Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare has become the hallmark for organizations striving to be just that. It’s gratifying to see how the program has grown,” said Fawn Lopez, publisher of Modern Healthcare. “Our award winners can be proud of the role they play in elevating the standard for workplace excellence. These five-star organizations not only see higher employee retention, but also increased patient engagement and satisfaction and healthier bottom lines.”

Stillwater Medical Center was honored at the 2017 Best Places to Work Awards Dinner Sept. 28 in Las Vegas. This is the sixth year Stillwater Medical has made the list.