University HealthSystem Consortium Named to Center for Companies That Care 2011 Honor Roll

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for Companies That Care has announced that University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) was named to its Honor Roll, a national list recognizing employers for outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement, for the eighth consecutive year. The annual Honor Roll celebrates US-based organizations of all sizes in diverse industries, including privately held and publicly traded companies as well as not-for-profit employers.

"These employers are among the best in the nation," said Marci Koblenz, Center for Companies That Care cofounder and president. "They have remained engaged with their employees and communities to understand their needs and, in most cases, to meet them. When times have gotten tough, these employers have increased communications and employee involvement. They clearly realize how values-driven practices enable their success."

Honor Roll employers are selected for their adherence to all 10 characteristics of a company that cares. Each Honor Roll organization shows its steadfast commitment to employees and actively serves communities. Two key components of the selection process are a written application and employee survey results. "We are honored to be recognized by the Center for Companies That Care for an eighth consecutive year," said Irene Thompson, UHC president and chief executive officer. "UHC staff and leaders share an ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on our community and to achieving a healthy work/life balance. It is rewarding to note that these are the qualities for which UHC was named to the 2011 Honor Roll."

The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC), formed in 1984, is an alliance of 113 academic medical centers and 254 of their affiliated hospitals, representing approximately 90% of the nation's nonprofit academic medical centers. UHC offers its members specific programs and services to improve clinical, operational, financial, and patient safety performance. The mission of UHC is to create knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote change to help members succeed. For more information, visit www.uhc.edu.

Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of employees, families, and communities by encouraging employers to integrate the 10 characteristics of companies that care into their daily business practices. For more about -enter for Companies That Care, the Honor Roll, the community symposium, or CAREDAYS11: Terrific Tales, visit www.companies-that-care.org or call (312) 661-1010.

SOURCE University HealthSystem Consortium