COVINGTON – For the second consecutive year, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in New Orleans.
As in 2022, the health system was recognized for 2023 in the largest of the three sized-based categories, reserved for companies with 250 employees or more.
St. Tammany Health System, founded in 1954 as St. Tammany Parish Hospital, employs more than 2,800 people, making it the second-largest employer in St. Tammany Parish.
“All awards are humbling, but I am particularly grateful for this one, given that it relies so heavily upon the opinions expressed by our own colleagues,” said St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman, FACHE. “They truly are our most valued – and most valuable – assets. This award makes it clear that they value the organization as much as it values them. That is incredibly gratifying.
“St. Tammany Health System has long been recognized as the premiere place for healthcare on the Northshore, but now the secret is out: It’s also one of the region’s best workplaces.”
The annual Best Workplaces program was created by New Orleans CityBusiness and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the New Orleans metro area, benefiting the area's economy, workforce and business climate.
To be considered for the recognition, companies had to have a facility in the New Orleans area, have at least 15 employees working in the New Orleans area, and be in business a minimum of one year.
Participating companies must submit nomination forms disclosing workforce data such as salaries, benefits, retention levels and employee advancement. The next part of the process involves an anonymous survey of company employees to measure workplace culture.
These data points are compiled into a final rank to determine the winners.
This year, 82 companies were recognized across all three size categories. They will be recognized in the Dec. 15, 2023, issue of New Orleans CityBusiness.
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About St. Tammany Health System
The heartbeat of its community, St. Tammany Health System cares for patients and families with excellence, compassion and teamwork. It is nationally recognized for quality, safety and service excellence by CareChex, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, Hospital Compare, Women’s Choice and US News & World Report. The health system is home to 281-bed St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, three diagnostic centers and 12 medical clinics throughout western St. Tammany Parish. Self-supporting, not-for-profit STHS is AA- rated by Fitch and receives no tax funding. More at StTammany.health.