With four hospitals, over 200 sites of care and 12,000 employees, affiliated physicians and volunteers, MemorialCare continually receives accolades from national, regional and local organizations. MemorialCare Shared Services, Orange Coast and Saddleback Medical Centers, and MemorialCare Medical Group are named among the region’s top workplaces by The Orange County Register year-after-year, along with awards for employee appreciation and training. MemorialCare conducts employee surveys and focus groups, resulting in an employee value proposition. The “Good Life” employee wellness program supplements services with an emphasis on financial, physical and mental health in a supportive environment. To enhance equitable healthcare access, an inclusion program offers employees courses and micro-learnings. The system offers a free medical assistant upskilling class for staff and community members during evening hours, making it accessible to working adults. The program helps participants secure externships at MemorialCare facilities, then encourages them to apply for open roles. A robust leadership development program called “Be Here. Be You. Belong” offers sessions aligned with MemorialCare strategic goals and “Lean and Facilitative Leadership Training” further develops management and lean skills. A climate health steering committee and employee-led “Simply Greener” sustainability squad help identify opportunities to reduce MemorialCare’s carbon footprint and lower emissions.
