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Cincinnati Children’s again ranked among America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Cincinnati Children’s, which employs over 19,300 people, is the largest health system in Southwest Ohio.

Key Takeaways:

• Cincinnati Children’s ranks among top 8% of employers across all industries nationwide.
• Employee-focused culture emphasizes collaboration, individual career growth and exceptional patient care.
• Cincinnati Children’s, which employs over 19,300 people, is the largest health system in Southwest Ohio.

Cincinnati Children’s has again been named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes. Of the 700 companies recognized, Cincinnati Children’s ranked No. 55 nationally – in the top 8% across all industries. In addition, Cincinnati Children’s was among the top six pediatric health systems to make the list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026.

With over 19,300 employees and 1.7 million patient encounters annually, Cincinnati Children’s is the largest health system in Southwest Ohio. This marks the eighth year Cincinnati Children’s has made the Forbes list.

“The culture we’ve built at Cincinnati Children’s directly influences how we care for patients and families,” said Steve Davis, MD, president and CEO. “We’re intentional about listening to our people, supporting their growth and learning from one another. That shared commitment to improving every day is what continues to earn national recognition for both our workplace and the care we deliver for families.”

Peter Adebi, chief human resources officer, said Cincinnati Children’s success is rooted in its people. “United by our mission and a strong sense of collaboration, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels supported and respected,” Adebi said. “By investing in continuous learning, we empower our teams to drive discoveries and deliver care that improves the lives of local children as well as those across the country and around the world.”

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

Forbes and market research firm Statista compiled the latest ranking of America’s Best Large Employers based on a survey of over 217,000 people working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. The survey evaluated employees’ assessments on things such as Atmosphere & Development, Salary & Wage, Company Image, Culture, Working Conditions and Workplace Environment.