Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Type of company: Hospital/health system
Meet the organization: With more than 8,000 employees, Rush University Medical Center was ranked No. 8 on DiversityInc’s 2013 list of the top 10 hospital systems for diversity. Rush has also been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Healthcare Equality Index Report, and it consistently has multiple specialties ranked among the top hospitals nationwide by U.S. World & News Report.
Added benefits: Rush offers its employees a wellness program that includes free health screenings, lifestyle coaching and health condition management, health seminars and health fairs. The medical center also has an employee assistance program, employee discount program and on-site childcare services. Rush University Medical Center invests in its employees’ futures by providing education opportunities through LEAP, a tuition reimbursement program.
