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Cincinnati Children’s Again Recognized by Forbes as Being Among America’s Best Employers for Women

Cincinnati Children’s Again Recognized by Forbes as Being Among America’s Best Employers for Women

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Key Takeaways:

• Cincinnati Children’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2026.
• The recognition reflects Cincinnati Children’s commitment to supporting women through career growth, leadership opportunities and employee well-being.
• The Forbes list is based on feedback from nearly 150,000 women, evaluating factors such as pay, workplace conditions, parental leave and flexibility.

Cincinnati Children’s has once again earned a place on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women, extending a streak that dates back to the award’s inception in 2018. The recognition highlights the health system’s ongoing commitment to supporting and advancing women in the workplace.

Of the 700 companies across all industries recognized by Forbes for 2026, Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 39 among America’s Best Employers for Women. Cincinnati Children’s was the second-highest ranked pediatric health system in the nation, No. 3 across all industries in Ohio and No. 1 in Cincinnati among America’s Best Employers for Women, according to Forbes.  

Cincinnati Children’s is one of the region’s largest employers, with a workforce of more than 19,600 employees. The health system’s physicians, nurses and support staff handle more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually.  

“The exceptional care we provide begins with the extraordinary people who choose to build their careers at Cincinnati Children’s,” said Evaline Alessandrini, MD, chief operating officer. “We are committed to creating an environment where women are supported, respected and empowered to grow. By investing in professional development, leadership opportunities and employee well-being, we help our teams thrive so they can make a difference for children and families every day.”

For information on career opportunities, visit: Jobs.CincinnatiChildrens.org.

Forbes and market research firm Statista compiled the latest ranking of America’s Best Employers for Women based on a survey of nearly 150,000 women – across all industries – who work for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Participants rated companies on things such as working conditions and salary/wage. In addition, women were asked to rate their employer regarding parental leave, family  support and flexibility. Women also could evaluate other employers in their industries.