Forbes Ranks ChristianaCare Among America’s Best Employers for Women in 2024

July 26, 2024

ChristianaCare has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2024, marking the first time the company has received this prestigious recognition.

Caregivers at Union Hospital are among the remarkable women who make their careers at ChristianaCare.

In a survey of 150,000 women working for companies of at least 1,000 employees in the U.S., ChristianaCare ranked 150 on the list of 600 employers that were recognized.

“This important recognition is a testament to our culture and the remarkable women who have chosen to build meaningful careers at ChristianaCare,” said Chris Cowan, MEd, FABC, ChristianaCare’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

Komal Khan, BS, is a staff scientist at ChristianaCare’s ground-breaking Gene Editing Institute. She is part of the research team for the pre-Investigational New Drug to treat lung cancer.

“Empowering women to succeed is integral to our culture and strengthens our organization. Together, we’ll continue to advance equity and inclusion in the workplace while transforming health and clinical care.”

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista, which surveyed employees on various aspects such as workplace environment, growth opportunities, compensation, diversity, parental leave, schedule flexibility and family assistance.

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ChristianaCare continues to cultivate a strong, inclusive and diverse culture for women inside and outside the company by investing in professional development through its Women’s Employee Network (WEN) and providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes various flexible leave options for employees, including at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

ChristianaCare is committed to “ensuring that every individual has a voice and feels truly valued,” said Pamela Ridgeway (center) with Natalie Torres (left), director of Inclusion & Diversity, and Carla Daunno of Human Resources and the PRIDE employee resource group.

“Receiving this recognition from Forbes is an honor,” said Pamela Ridgeway, MBA, MA, SPHR, chief diversity officer and vice president of Talent and Acquisition at ChristianaCare.

“In addition to offering workplace benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave, ChristianaCare is firmly committed to empowering and advancing talented individuals within the workplace. Receiving this award for the first time signifies our unwavering dedication to ensuring that every individual has a voice and feels truly valued within our organization.”

Elizabeth Hines, M.D., is division director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at ChristianaCare. She leads ChristianaCare’s 24/7 Pediatric Care Center at Newark campus.

The Forbes recognition follows other national recognitions of ChristianaCare’s commitment to an inclusive workplace. Earlier this year, Forbes ranked ChristianaCare as one of the best employers for diversity in the U.S.

Additionally, Forbes ranked ChristianaCare as the top health care employer for veterans in the United States. Both ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital and Christiana Hospital have been named Leaders in LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Equality since 2012.