Lakeland, FL – Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to share it was named Best Hospital Workplace with 150-plus beds by the Florida Hospital Association. The award was announced Thursday night at FHA’s annual meeting and awards presentation.
Each year, the Florida Hospital Association recognizes leaders and teams in healthcare who contribute to the mission of providing quality care for the people of Florida.
“We work diligently to make sure we are providing our team members with meaningful careers, not just jobs,” said Scott Dimmick, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Lakeland Regional Health Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer. “We are so proud to be honored for the enterprise and intention we put into revitalizing our initiatives to ensure that team members feel they are rewarded and treasured.”
Among the initiatives earning Lakeland Regional Health the award are a competitive benefits package, robust compensation and rewards program, and highly sought-after career development programs.
FHA presented awards to 10 individuals and teams that achieved notable success this year in improving patient care and contributing to their communities.
“We are delighted to recognize hospital leaders, volunteers and teams who deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities,” said Bruce Rueben, Florida Hospital Association President. “Their effort demonstrates Florida hospitals’ commitment to better care and better health for all Floridians.”
With an estimated workforce of 5,400 team members, Lakeland Regional Health is the second largest private employer in Polk County.
Lakeland Regional Health is nationally recognized for its workplace engagement. LRH has earned workplace awards from Forbes, Gallup and Becker’s Hospital Review.
About Lakeland Regional Health
Not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health reaches beyond its hospital walls to promote wellness, education and discovery in new places and new ways, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at its Medical Center, Hollis Cancer Center and ambulatory care locations. Lakeland Regional Health earned Most Wired Advanced and Most Wired status four times since 2013 from the American Hospital Association and has earned workplace awards from Forbes, Gallup and Becker’s Hospital Review. Its 892-bed comprehensive tertiary referral hospital, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, operates a Level II Trauma Center; the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, which includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; the Jack and Tina Harrell Family Institute for Advanced Cardiovascular Medicine; and the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine.
About the Florida Hospital Association
The Florida Hospital Association comprises over 200 hospitals and health systems from across the state. Through representation and advocacy, education, and informational services, it supports the mission of its members to provide the highest quality of care to patients. For more information, visit www.fha.org.