Holy Cross Health Earns Forbes Recognition as a Leading Employer Nationally and in Florida
October 14, 2026For the second consecutive year, Holy Cross Health is named among America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals and is also recognized as one of Florida's top 100 employers.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 14, 2026) — Holy Cross Health has been named to the Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 list for the second consecutive year and recognized on Forbes' America's Best Employers by State list as one of the top 100 employers in Florida. Both recognitions are based on employee feedback regarding workplace conditions, compensation, career advancement opportunities, workplace safety, and their willingness to recommend their employer.
This achievement reflects the contributions of colleagues across the organization, from physicians and nurses to clinical support teams, patient access, environmental services, food and nutrition, administration and many other teams who help deliver exceptional care to the community.
These recognitions come as Holy Cross Health continues to invest in its workforce, recruit expert physicians and specialists, expand Holy Cross Medical Group and create opportunities for career growth across the organization. Those investments include the opening of Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care in Deerfield Beach and the planned opening of Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care – Fort Lauderdale in August 2027. The organization's commitment to professional growth is reflected in the many physicians who begin their careers at Holy Cross and choose to build long-term careers within the organization.
"Being recognized by Forbes at both the national and state levels reflects the dedication of the people who make Holy Cross what it is," said Pierre Monice, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Holy Cross Health. "Every colleague plays a role in the experience we provide our patients and community. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to creating opportunities for colleagues to learn, develop, and build meaningful careers here."
For the 2026 ranking, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 30,000 employees working for healthcare and social services organizations with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Participants evaluated their employers on factors including compensation, working conditions, career advancement opportunities, and workplace safety. The 250 highest-scoring organizations were included on the list.
"What makes these recognitions so meaningful is that they are based on feedback from employees and healthcare professionals themselves," said Rachel M. Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer of Holy Cross Health. "They reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Our people are our greatest strength, and we remain focused on fostering an environment where they can thrive professionally and personally while delivering exceptional care to our community."
ABOUT HOLY CROSS HEALTH
A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy for more than 70 years. Holy Cross Health earned High Performing ratings for five Types of Care in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospital rankings; received the American Heart Association's Commitment to Quality award for achieving high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program for two years running in 2025 and 2026; received "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Healthcare Equality Index; and received four out of five stars in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for two consecutive years in 2025 and 2026. Additionally, Holy Cross Wound Healing and Hyperbarics program earned the 2025 Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, Physicians Outpatient Surgery Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex landed a spot on Newsweek's list of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2025 and Holy Cross Health Foundation is designated as a High Performer from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. Holy Cross Health was also named among the 2024 America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek; selected as a Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals in 2025 and 2026; and recognized on Forbes' America's Best Employers by State list in 2026 as one of the top 100 employers in Florida. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a patient-centered, transformative and healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as the community’s trusted health partner for life. Holy Cross Health also includes the new Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care — Deerfield Beach, which opened in May 2026; Holy Cross HealthPlex outpatient facility; The Holy Cross Health Family Health Center in Oakland Park; urgent care centers; and more than 40 Holy Cross Medical Group offices, a multi-specialty physician-employed group of 200+ physicians providing services throughout Broward County. Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care – Fort Lauderdale at Sunrise is currently under construction and is expected to open in August 2027. To learn more about Holy Cross Health, visit holy-cross.com, and connect with them on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.