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30 Company for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives in 2014 and 2015, a "100 Best Companies" by Working Mother magazine and a leader in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender healthcare by the Healthcare Equality Index Report by the Human Rights Council. Added benefits: Employees may receive up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement and a 75 percent discount when they attend Northwestern University, along with other educational institution affiliate discounts. NMHC offers flexible self-scheduling where employees can choose their own schedules every six weeks, as well as on-site child care to ease the balance between work and personal life. NMHC's workforce has access to a crisis assistance fund, which supports employees dealing with catastrophic life events such as a flood, fire or domestic violence. Novant Health Location: Winston-Salem, N.C. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Novant Health, a four-state integrated care network, is comprised of more than 1,200 physicians and 25,000 employees across 14 medical centers and hundreds of other facilities. With a patient base of more than 4 million, the system facilitates hundreds of programs aimed at giving back to the communities it serves. Novant hospitals handle more than 500,000 emergency department visits and more than 122,000 inpatient discharges annually. Added benefits: Novant offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement aer the first year of employment. It also offers adoption assistance and provides team members and their families with short-term counseling and support for a variety of issues, in addition to care management services through on-site clinics. Novant is partnered with Financial Finesse, a financial education provider, to offer employees personalized plans for savings, retirement budgeting and debt management. OakLeaf Surgical Hospital Location: Altoona, Wis. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Established in 2001 by a group of independent physicians, OakLeaf Surgical Hospital is a private 13-bed hospital designed exclusively for surgery. OakLeaf employs more than 280 people and works with 60 surgeons across 15 specialties. e turnover rate at the hospital is significantly lower than the national average. Added benefits: OakLeaf Surgical Hospital prioritizes employee engagement and satisfaction by conducting daily rounds to chat with workers. Its "Teamwork Team" fosters improved relationships among departments within the hospital. OakLeaf also offers its workers the opportunity to be mentored and receive educational assistance to move their skill set to the next level. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual bonus when defined goals are met. Ochsner Health System Location: New Orleans Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Ochsner Health System is one of the largest independent academic health systems in the U.S. It is comprised of more than 17,000 employees and more than 2,700 affiliated physicians. e system has appeared on the New Orleans CityBusiness "Best Places to Work" list every year since 2005. Added benefits: Employees who choose the health system's medical plan are automatically enrolled in Ochsner's Pathway to Wellness program, through which workers can earn points and cash rewards while working toward their health and wellness goals. ey also have access to perks like tuition assistance, cellphone discounts and Sam's Club memberships, to name a few. Ochsner management members also enjoy 15 "work- life" days each year designed to help them balance their life on and off the job. OhioHealth Location: Columbus, Ohio Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: OhioHealth is a faith-based health system consisting of nearly 29,000 associates, physicians and volunteers that serve more than 70 locations in the Columbus area. OhioHealth is committed to serving its community and improving its health. e organization has been recognized as best place to work by numerous publications, including Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, most recently in 2016. Added benefits: OhioHealth offers all associates and managers a comprehensive benefits program — including a range of insurance and retirement benefits — designed to meet the needs of its diverse associate population. OhioHealth associates are given the opportunity to sell back unused vacation time and are also able to donate vacation days to either specific associates of their choosing or to a general fund to be used for associates in need throughout the organization. Parrish Medical Center Location: Titusville, Fla. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Parrish Medical Center is a nonprofit, 210-bed acute care hospital that employs approximately 1,000 individuals. e medical center was the first in the nation awarded the Integrated Care Certification by e Joint Commission. In 2015, e Jackson Group gave Parrish Medical Center its Laureate Workplace Excellence Award. Added benefits: For more than a decade, Parrish Medical Center has built its workplace culture around inclusion and engagement. Some features that make Parrish Medical Center a great place to work include a Total Rewards program to inspire and support employees; a family-oriented and collaborative environment that involves employee input; and numerous opportunities to learn and develop skills. Employees also have access to supplemental cancer and intensive care insurance, inpatient services paid at 100 percent and a prescription plan. Phoenix Children's Hospital Location: Phoenix Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Phoenix Children's Hospital employs 4,255 people, many of whom have been with the organization since it opened more than three decades ago. Its medical staff totals nearly 1,000 pediatric specialists. In 2015, the hospital earned the Best Hospital Dining Experience award as part of azcentral's Best Reader's Choice awards. e hospital has also received the Human Resources Best Practices award from the Phoenix Business Journal. Added benefits: Employees at Phoenix Children's Hospital enjoy healthy, high-quality food options, break rooms, a restful rooop garden, a comprehensive wellness program with incentives for group activity participation and skills-based development programs. Based on recent employee feedback, the hospital has added more executive rounding, nurse development, an employee recognition program and better child and adult/elder back-up benefits, among other perks. PhyMed Healthcare Group Location: Nashville, Tenn. Type of company: Healthcare services provider Meet the organization: Formed in 2012, PhyMed Healthcare Group is a physician-owned anesthesia and pain management services provider. e focus and excitement of the