Saint Joseph London Recognized on 16th Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” List

LONDON, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Saint Joseph London has earned a place on the 16th Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” list, which identifies and awards Kentucky’s best employers. Saint Joseph London was recognized as one of 31 top large-sized employers, which includes businesses with more than 500 employees.

“At Saint Joseph London, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, so that they can provide the same quality care for the local community,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “It’s truly an honor being named one of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work and seeing the fruits of our labor recognized.”

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) host the annual Best Places to Work initiative. Managed by Best Companies Group, the selection process is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies, procedures and the results of an internal employee survey.

The Best Places to Work in Kentucky competition is a multi-year initiative designed to motivate companies in the Commonwealth to focus, measure and move their workplace environments toward excellence. Studies show a strong correlation between profitability and creating a good place to work.

The winner rankings will be announced at an awards dinner on Thursday, April 23, at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center. For more details about Best Places to Work in Kentucky, visit www.bestplacestoworkky.com/.

About CHI Saint Joseph Health
CHI Saint Joseph Health, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with 135 locations in 20 counties, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CHI Saint Joseph Health is dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through an integrated physical and behavioral health delivery system. CHI Saint Joseph Health embodies a strong mission and faith-based heritage and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About Saint Joseph London
Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed full service hospital located in London, KY. Established in 1926, the facility serves patients from southeastern Kentucky, including those from Clay, Laurel, Jackson, Whitley, Knox and Pulaski counties. The current $152 million regional hospital opened in 2010, and offers all private patient rooms, with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.

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