2008 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Program Participant Testimonials

What Earning This Award Means For Their Organizations

"It's not everyday that our 64-bed hospital makes national headlines, but the press we've received since being named #1 on Modern Healthcare’s Best Place to Work in Healthcare list has been touching. Our patients - who are also our friends and neighbors - were deeply proud of their hometown hospital.

This award has energized our employees, physicians, volunteers and auxiliary members. At the heart of all the excitement, we have not lost sight of what is most important to us: delivering the great care our patients deserve."

Kenneth L. Shur, FACHE
Vice President Chief Operating Officer

"This award means the world to our organization. Our employees and the work they do are our asset. Your award allowed us to recognize our employees' work and their dedication to improving the lives of children. This award recognition is also an amazing marketing tool as we are not a huge for-profit organization and until very recently weren't known outside of Union County, NJ."

Amy Mansue
President/CEO

"FGP being honored as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare has had a tremendous effect on how our recruitment company is perceived by both clients and candidates. It has become quite obvious that the exposure was wide reaching as most of the people we speak with congratulate us and ask us what our secret is. Our response is honesty, integrity and having a great healthcare team."

Chuck Drake
Director of Executive Healthcare Recruiting

"Being chosen as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare has enhanced our message in recruiting new employees, but has also impressed our physicians and patients. Employees, patients, and physicians have commented on wanting to be a part of our culture - a culture which is hard to find but what we all seek. As such, we have used this designation in all of our marketing and communication efforts."

Traci H. Bernard
President

"We are very focused on creating a great work environment, believing that if our staff likes what they do and where they work it will carry over to our patients and families and medical staff. Being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare was affirming and an achievement we've emphasized in our advertising and recruitment materials. We are proud to be included among the "top 100" in 2008 and will strive to be included among the "top 100" again in '09."

Doug Vinsel
CEO

"Our effort to create a positive workplace that sets us apart and allows us to attract and retain top talent was greatly enhanced with the recognition bestowed upon us by Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare award."

Bill Colbourne
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

"This award signifies that there is a very satisfying work place environment at Oaklawn Hospital. Clearly, the culture at our hospital, exemplified by employees, management and physicians, is truly outstanding."

Rob Covert
President/CEO

"Baptist Health South Florida is honored to have been named one of the best places to work in healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. This distinction has been greatly appreciated by our patients, our physicians and our dedicated employees. It has also helped to solidify our position in the community as a world class institution."

George Foyo
Executive Vice President & Chief Administration Officer

"It was an absolute honor to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The Board of Directors, Associates, Physicians and Volunteers at Hays Medical Center are still beaming with excitement! We always believed, internally, that we were a great organization, and now there's validation! Thank you, Modern Healthcare!"

Nikki Adams
Director, Associate Development

"We found that being named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare helped build pride among our employees. They already knew we were a great place to work, but the award heightened their sense of pride by being recognized by an external source. The award has also had a surprisingly positive impact, both on the recruitment of staff and physicians."

Edward Andersen
CEO