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36 Springfield Nephrology Associates Location: Springfield, Mo. Type of company: Physician practice Meet the organization: Springfield Nephrology Associates started as a small, family-oriented organization founded in 1996 and has since become the premier nephrology practice in its region. e organization is committed to detecting, treating and preventing kidney disease through diagnostic testing and up-to- date treatment techniques. In 2015, Fortune ranked SNA No. 8 on its "100 Best Workplaces for Women" list. More than 80 percent of the company's employees are female and half of the organization's managerial positions are filled by women. Added benefits: On top of a basic benefits package, SNA grants its employees a variety of other perks. At SNA, there is no cap on family leave. Employees are able to roll over accrued paid time off beyond a short-term ceiling and into a long-term bank. e organization also pays for its employees' professional licensing fees, continuing education classes and seminars. For staff members who live in rural areas, the organization supplies a mobile hotspot for Internet connectivity, enabling them to work remotely when needed. SNA also provides employees with legal resources through its employee assistance program. St. Joseph's Healthcare System Location: Paterson, N.J. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: Founded in 1867, St. Joseph's Healthcare System manages more than 1,000 beds and 5,191 employees. e faith-based Catholic organization includes three hospitals, a rehab center, a home care services center and more than 30 community-based facilities. St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the fourth consecutive year in 2014, and was the only recipient worldwide of the Magnet Prize for Nursing Innovation. Added benefits: In addition to a full spectrum of health benefits, employees can opt for legal and identity the protection, supplemental disability, critical illness and group accident options. e system's wellness-at-work program sponsors free or hospital-subsidized health activities for employees, including on-site weight loss and nutritional support programs, health screenings and routine vaccinations in addition to wellness programs for physical and emotional support. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Location: Memphis, Tenn. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: is nonprofit research hospital employs nearly 4,000 people and carries a proud history. Founded in 1962 and named for the patron saint of lost causes, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital opened before a crowd of 9,000 and has been a leader in pediatric cancer treatment since. St. Jude has garnered honors as one of the "Best Places to Work in Academia" by e Scientist magazine and "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune magazine as well as being named the No. 6 hospital in the nation for pediatric cancer care for 2015-16 by U.S. News & World Report. Added benefits: St. Jude offers a long list of benefits on top of its core benefits package, including compressed work weeks, fully paid sabbaticals, an on-site fitness center, tuition reimbursement, an on-site Starbucks, a memorial garden with two waterfalls, free parking, an on-site credit union and access to high-quality produce biweekly at St. Jude Farmer's Market. e success of the market inspired employees to start their own garden on the St. Jude campus. Produce from that garden is oen utilized in the St. Jude cafeteria. Stoltenberg Consulting Location: Bethel Park, Pa. Type of company: Health IT consulting Meet the organization: Founded in 1995, Stoltenberg Consulting provides business, integration and implementation health IT consulting services. It has 100 employees, and its consultants hold skills in both financial and clinical systems. e company has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania" by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Added benefits: Stoltenberg Consulting has a Consultant Development Program, offering employees mentorship, vendor training and client experience. e company offers employees a full range of benefits, including health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan and a bonus plan. Strata Decision Technology Location: Chicago Type of company: Healthcare vendor Meet the organization: Serving more than 1,000 healthcare organizations, Strata Decision Technology has developed a triple aim to provide world-class service to its clients, build great solutions and grow its footprint. With 154 employees, Strata has a supportive culture driven by StrataPro, the company's team-driven professionalism program. e company's culture has driven it to success, and it was ranked No. 1 in cost accounting and service line analytics in the latest Best in KLAS Report. Added benefits: Strata kicks off each year with an all-company retreat to help reenergize and focus its employees. e whole Strata team, including senior leadership, participates in numerous company events throughout the year, including Flannel Fridays, a Halloween costume contest and companywide sporting and charity events. Strata invests in its employees' personal and professional growth by offering an educational grant program and a mentor program that pairs employees for coaching, skills development and career advice. Stryker Location: Kalamazoo, Mich. Type of company: Healthcare vendor Meet the organization: Stryker offers an array of services and products that span three hospital service lines: orthopedics, neuro and specialty surgery. Its services and products are offered in 100 countries around the world. Recognizing Stryker for its exceptional workplace culture, Fortune magazine has named it one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" six times, most recently in 2016. For the third year in a row in 2016, Stryker was selected for a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, which is based on anonymous feedback provided by employees. Stryker has also received the Gallup Great Workplace Award eight times, most recently in 2015. Added benefits: In addition to medical coverage, a flexible spending account and retirement benefits, Stryker offers eligible employees an adoption assistance plan. e company also offers employees tuition reimbursement, covering up to $15,000 in educational expenses per year. Sutter Davis Hospital Location: Davis, Calif. Type of company: Hospital/health system Meet the organization: is 48-bed acute care hospital began 30 years ago as a small rural hospital and now employs 450 people, serving residents of Davis, Dixon, Winters, Woodland, West Sacramento, Vacaville and rural communities across Yolo and Eastern Solano counties. SDH was named a 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics in 2014.