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Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 of more than 3,000 employees, physicians and volunteers. Silver Cross offers employees a generous benefits package, including a dependent care spending account that allows employees to pay for child care or other dependent care necessary for work. In addition, the organization offers tuition reimbursement after six months of employment. South Nassau Communities Hospital (Oceanside, N.Y.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: South Nassau Communities Hospital has 435 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees. Staff members who demonstrate exceptional performance related to customer service, patient safety or hospital costs are recognized by a "You Cared" from managers and supervisors as well as a movie ticket or a free meal voucher. The hospital also recognizes an "Employee of the Quarter" and an "Employee of the Year." Southern Illinois GI Specialists (Carbondale) Type of facility: Physician practice What makes it a Great Place to Work: Southern Illinois GI Specialists is the only physician gastroenterology practice in southern Illinois and is accredited by The Joint Commission, the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopists and the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories. Physicians in the practice are dedicated to the community and work to serve patients in more than 20 counties. The practice participates in health fairs, Relay for Life and the Colon Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon. Southern Illinois Healthcare (Carbondale) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Southern Illinois Healthcare serves 16 counties and is backed by more than 3,000 employees. The system offers dental, life, medical and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan and wellness program. Southern Illinois Healthcare provides flexible scheduling options for registered nurses and a generous amount of time off to support employees' work-life balance. The system offers loan forgiveness for employees in hard-to-fill positions, which currently includes registered nurses, physical therapists and pharmacists. Southern Ohio Medical Center (Portsmouth, Ohio) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Southern Ohio Medical Center has an impressive employee retention rate, as approximately 20 percent of its more than 2,000-employee workforce has worked at the hospital for more than 20 years. Southern Ohio Medical Center offers 100-percent tuition assistance for employees pursuing RN, BSN and other degrees for hard-to-fill positions. Southern Ohio Medical Center was named to Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2013. Southwestern Medical Center (Lawton, Okla.) 61 St. John's Hospital (Springfield, Ill.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: With a staff of more than 3,000, St. John's Hospital is one of the largest employers in the Springfield area. The 431-bed hospital was named one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Springfield Business Journal in 2013, marking the second consecutive year it received this recognition. Besides complete medical and dental benefits, the hospital offers a variety of wellness programs, including a Fit for Life program that encourages employees to exercise, eat well and maintain work-life balance. St. Joseph's Healthcare System (Paterson, N.J.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: St. Joseph's Healthcare System has more than 5,100 employees across its facilities, including a 651-bed hospital. The health system creates an environment where people want to work: Its overall employee retention rate for 2012 is 98.3 percent, and its nurse vacancy rate is only 1 percent. In addition, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson was the only recipient of the 2010 Magnet Prize for nursing innovation. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memphis, Tenn.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has 7,800 patient visits on average each year. The hospital aims to support staff through a benefits program that includes the option of flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and life insurance. In 2013, for the third year in a row, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was named to Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Surgery Center of Anchorage (Alaska) Type of facility: Ambulatory surgery center What makes it a Great Place to Work: The Surgery Center of Anchorage encourages employees to share their ideas and speak freely with leaders; the administrator maintains an open-door policy. The ASC provides a break room stocked with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks. Surgery Center of Anchorage is also involved in regular charitable giving events. Staff give back to the community by donating clothing to shelters, suture material and dressings to animal shelters and medical equipment to third-world nations. Surgicare of Jackson (Miss.) Type of facility: Ambulatory surgery center What makes it a Great Place to Work: Surgicare of Jackson is a multispecialty ASC offering orthopedic, podiatric and hand surgery, among other specialties. The facility, managed by Surgical Care Affiliates, holds team-building activities at quarterly staff meetings to create a sense of community among staff. Surgicare of Jackson also encourages management staff to attend educational meetings and plans to offer a reward if staff bring back and implement a best practice at the ASC. Type of facility: Hospital/health system Teaneck (N.J.) Surgical Center What makes it a Great Place to Work: Southwestern Medical Center, a 199-bed hospital, supports professional development of its employees; it offers up to $5,000 annually for tuition reimbursement. In addition, the hospital works to ensure employees achieve a strong life-work balance and partners with area businesses to provide discounts to country clubs, spas and gyms. When employees have worked between 90 and 120 days, they are invited to a "mission meal" with senior leaders to discuss their orientation and any concerns. Type of facility: Ambulatory surgery center What makes it a Great Place to Work: Teaneck Surgical Center strives to create a family-like atmosphere among employees by hosting social events such as potluck lunches, monthly birthday celebrations and yoga classes. This summer, staff participated in a Mud Run. The facility offers complimentary professional development opportunities to promote career advancement. Those offerings include in-house training, webinars, developmental classes and training days.