SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Becker’s Healthcare recently released its list of 165 top places to work in healthcare, honoring hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that are setting the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace in 2026.
This year, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), headquartered in Springfield, Illinois with care locations in Wisconsin and Illinois, was honored to be among the esteemed organizations recognized for investing deeply in its people. HSHS does this by offering robust benefits, meaningful opportunities for professional and personal development, inclusive environments where employees feel valued doing mission-driven work, and providing resources that support true work-life balance. Beyond their walls, HSHS and others recognized also make a powerful difference in their communities through service initiatives and a strong commitment to social responsibility.
This is not the first time HSHS has been named to this prestigious list. Hospital Sisters Health System has been on this list for the past three years, 2024 through 2026.
“We are honored to be recognized among other well-respected institutions nationwide for our workplace atmosphere,” said Damond Boatwright, HSHS President and CEO. “Our Ministry is strong because of our colleagues and physicians, and we work hard to ensure opportunities for them to expand their horizons both professionally and personally. HSHS provides a place for people to grow in their career while remaining committed to their health and wellbeing.”
The organizations featured on this list distinguish themselves as premier employers by supporting their teams in meaningful, holistic ways. From comprehensive wellness initiatives and professional growth opportunities to community engagement and cultures rooted in connection and balance, these workplaces are redefining what it means to thrive in healthcare.
HSHS employs more than 10,000 colleagues who provide care in 14 acute-care, children’s, rehabilitation, and critical-access hospitals, and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin.
Thomas Ahr, HSHS Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, said, “We are grateful that Becker’s has recognized the efforts we have undertaken to provide safe and healthy work environments where colleagues can build successful careers. From clinical career ladders to leadership programs to expanded educational opportunities with tuition assistance, we help them on their career journey, while demonstrating that Joy is a Value at HSHS.”
Learn more about HSHS’s career opportunities, culture and benefits at careers.hshs.org.
The full list features individual profiles of all hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies.
Note: Becker’s Healthcare developed this list based on nominations and editorial research. Organizations do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on this list. This list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of the hospitals, health systems or companies mentioned. Organizations are presented in alphabetical order and separated into provider and company sections.
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About HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, celebrating 150 years of serving the Effingham community, is part of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical-access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with more than 1,000 primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular and its partnership with Prevea Health. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.