Three of these values — Safety, Reliability, and Trust — are new and reflect our evolving priorities. Two — Teamwork and Patient-Centered Care — remain, reinforcing our ongoing dedication to collaboration and the people we serve.

The annual ranking, developed by Forbes in partnership with Statista, was based on a comprehensive survey of more than 245,000 employees across the United States. Eligible organizations include companies and institutions with at least 500 employees.
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As director of patient safety, Becky Pomrenke, MSN, RN, leads a team of patient safety coordinators and oversees patient safety operations at University Hospital, Children’s & Women’s Hospital and Providence Hospital.
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Ronald M. Brooks, M.D., led the third surgery performed in Alabama in which a mastectomy patient received MENTOR MemoryGel Enhance Breast implants, the first and only implant line specifically designed for women with larger breasts following mastectomy.
A board-certified and fellowship trained pathologist, Ateeqa Mujeeb Ullah, M.D., focuses her research on benign and malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.

Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, and it’s also a good way to meet new people, make connections and develop new skills.

The center offers a full spectrum of care from bariatric surgery and medically supervised weight-loss programs to ongoing lifestyle coaching from registered dietitians.

USA Health provides ongoing safety training to ensure team members across the system understand their roles, follow current protocols, communicate effectively, and strive to work seamlessly across disciplines.

The USA Health Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and USARAN host these fairs regularly to educate families about resources available to support their needs.
USA Health regularly recognizes employees for going above and beyond in providing high quality care and customer service.
USA Health clinicians are experts in their fields, making them trusted sources on a variety of healthcare-related news topics.

“We know through surveys and feedback that this program has a meaningful and lasting impact on the volunteers, patients, and staff members at our hospitals,” said Rebekah Blanchard, director of volunteer services.

The High Performing rating is a “testament to the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams who work around the clock to provide rapid, evidence-based stroke treatment,” said Josh Snow, CEO.
