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Sign up for the FREE Becker's ASC Review E-Weekly at www.beckersasc.com or email sbecker@beckershealthcare.com 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. Teaneck (N.J.) Surgical Center 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. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (Texas) Type of facility: Hospital/health system 53 What makes it a Great Place to Work: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is a 50-bed joint venture owned by Arlington-based Texas Health Resources and physicians. A hallmark of the hospital's culture is its open communication, achieved through departmental or committee discussions, town hall meetings and an employee newsletter. Under its Employee Wellness Program, employees who participate in health-related activities can earn points they can later redeem for complimentary items. Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale (Texas) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale is a 70-bed acute-care, physician-owned hospital with more than 470 employees and nearly 300 physicians on staff. TRMC-Sunnyvale offers professional development opportunities, including some professionalspecific certifications, and is committed to hiring from within to advance employees' careers. The hospital was voted a Best Place to Work in 2012 by readers of Mesquite News, published by Star Community Newspapers. Tri-City Medical Center (Oceanside, Calif.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Tri-City Medical Center includes a workforce of nearly 2,300, including more than 500 affiliated physicians. The hospital encourages professional development through its Tuition Reimbursement Program, which offers employees $1,000 to $4,000 per year, and a Success Sharing Incentive Program, which offers employees an annual payment for reaching goals set by the hospital. Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center (Leitchfield, Ky.) Type of facility: Hospital/health system What makes it a Great Place to Work: Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center is a 75-bed community hospital serving a six-county area with a population of more than 90,000. Employees benefit from strong job security — the hospital has not reduced its workforce since the facility was built in 1951. The hospital involves the community in employee events, such as golf outings, softball tournaments and archery tournaments. Staff also participate in local charities such as Bowling for Kids' Sake and United Way.