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56 Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 functions while also working "side-by-side" with employees, ensuring they are attuned with those they supervise. To promote employee development, every manager at KHH participates in leadership training at Wichita State University's Center of Management Development on a quarterly basis. KHH also makes a tuition reimbursement program available to employees. KishHealth System (DeKalb and Sandwich, Ill.) Type of facility:Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work:: KishHealth's 1,400 employees across four facilities enjoy a robust peer recognition system that lets them publicize coworkers' excellent demonstration of the system's five core values: community, integrity, quality, service and stewardship. Last year, employees submitted nearly 3,000 shout-outs on behalf of their peers, celebrated with "Random Acts of Gratitude Days," which recognize employees in each department. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs are available, as well. La Peer Health Systems (Beverly Hills, Calif.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Host to 11 different medical specialties, the growing La Peer Health Systems maintains an intimate "familylike" atmosphere that encourages staff input and professional development, according to employee testimony. La Peer offers company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage, and provides continuing education opportunities for staff members. System-sponsored sporting events, health fairs and other activities are frequent. Lafayette (La.) Surgical Specialty Hospital Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Retention is a strong point for nurses at physician-owned Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital, evidenced by its low turnover rates and an average of 16.1 years of experience. The hospital's 190 employees can earn generous bonuses for meeting annual performance benchmarks. The hospital provides meals when caseloads are heavy. Employees can earn $100 just for being nominated as employee of the year, while the winner takes home $1,000. Lake City (Fla.) Medical Center Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: On its last employee engagement survey, 92 percent of Lake City Medical Center employees reported they were overall "very satisfied" working for the hospital. In addition to generous and comprehensive health plans, Lake City Medical Center provides 100-percent matching for employee 401(k) contributions and up to $3,000 to aid employees affected by sudden illness or disaster, such as when Tropical Storm Debby severely damaged seven employees' homes last summer. Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater, Fla.) Type of Facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Lakeview Hospital repeatedly has been nationally recognized for patient and staff satisfaction. HCAHPS annually ranks it in the top 10 percent nationally each year for patient satisfaction, which reflects positively of Lakeview's workplace environment. The hospital offers a defined contribution and 401(k) matching program, tuition and workshop reimbursement. It will also pay up to half of staff 's travel costs for international mission trips. Lederman Kwartowitz Orthopedic Group (West Bloomfield, Mich.) Type of Facility: Physician group What makes it a Great Place to Work: Employees of Lederman Kwartowitz Orthopedic Group receive health and insurance benefits and retirement accounts. Fifty catered lunches are provided each year, and parties and social events are frequent. The group hires internally when possible and works hard to promote a positive and cohesive work environment, aided by high rates of patient satisfaction. Pay bonuses help cultivate employee engagement in the group's success. Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Lowell General Hospital is a 217bed facility that includes 1,488 employees. The hospital has an extensive benefits program, offering up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement for job-related program courses or certifications per academic year. It also provides forgiveness loans for certain nursing programs. In 2012, Lowell General Hospital was named one of the best places to work by Boston Business Journal for the third time in a row. Lurie Children's Hospital (Chicago) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Lurie Children's Hospital offers employees the choice of three health plans, dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance and a pension plan. To support employees' worklife balance, the hospital provides concierge services for daily errands. The hospital, which is Magnet-accredited for nursing excellence, offers up to $5,000 for adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. It also provides a 50 percent discount to employees' Lurie Children's hospital charges after insurance has been applied. Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: One of the largest private employers in Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital is backed by more than 23,000 employees. The hospital offers comprehensive health benefits, life insurance, a cash balance retirement plan and special rates at a nearby fitness center. New full-time employees can earn up to 29 days of paid time off each year. The hospital also provides up to $2,000 in tuition reimbursement per fiscal year for degreed program courses. Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Mayo Clinic provides care to more than 1 million patients annually and includes nearly 58,300 employees. Through training and educational programs, including tuition reimbursement, Mayo Clinic invests in employees' personal and professional goals. Its comprehensive benefits package includes adoption reimbursement, a health promotion program and diversity networking groups. For 10 consecutive years, Mayo Clinic has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the nation by Fortune magazine. MedStar Health (Columbia, Md.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: MedStar Health is a non-profit regional healthcare system with a network of nine hospitals and 20 other healthcare settings. It is one of the region's largest employers, with more