NorthShore University HealthSystem
Location: Evanston, Ill.
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: Founded in 1981, NorthShore University HealthSystem was initially a six-bed facility that has since expanded to a hospital network comprised of four hospitals and more than 800 primary care physicians and specialists. The system has a teaching affiliation with the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine and is home to the first cancer center to be built by a community hospital in 1981 with the Kellogg Cancer Care Center in Evanston. NorthShore puts a focus on innovation in treatments for a variety of conditions through its six specialized research centers.
Added benefits: NorthShore focuses on the development of clinical, technical and professional skills for its staff through education programs and mentorship opportunities. These also include expanded education in areas like EMR use and leadership. In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package, the system works to support employee work-life balance through a number of discounts, wellness initiatives and alternative work arrangements.
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