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Cincinnati Children’s Ranked 7th in Nation by Forbes Among  America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Key Takeaways:

• The Forbes recognition is based on feedback from healthcare professionals about working conditions, employee satisfaction, workplace culture and career opportunities.
• A strong focus on patient care, groundbreaking research, education and employee well-being has made Cincinnati Children’s the leader in improving child health.
• More than 19,600 employees at Cincinnati Children’s deliver care, research, education and support services across the region and beyond.

Cincinnati Children’s has again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Of the 250 companies nationwide that Forbes recognized in the second-annual listing, Cincinnati Children’s ranked Number 7 overall – in the top 2.8%. 

And for the second year in a row, Cincinnati Children’s placed Number 1 in Ohio. With over 19,600 employees and 1.7 million patient encounters annually, Cincinnati Children’s is the largest health system in Southwest Ohio. Families from throughout the region as well as all 50 states and dozens of countries travel to Cincinnati Children’s each year to receive care.

“Our employees share a commitment to helping every child live their best possible life,” said Steve Davis, MD, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “Whether our team members are caring for patients, supporting families, educating the next generation, or advancing critical research and innovation, they are creating a healthier future for children. Being recognized by Forbes is a reflection of the culture we’ve built together – one that values collaboration, respect and continuous learning. Supporting our employees is central to who we are, because their well-being, growth and success help us deliver the exceptional care, research and innovation that children and families expect and deserve.” 

Information about employment opportunities may be found at jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org.

To determine the list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for 2026, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 30,000 workers at U.S. companies with at least 1,000 people. Participants were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer to others and to rate it based on a things such as wages, working conditions and schedules, career advancement opportunities and safety. Survey respondents also were asked how likely they were to recommend a previous employer (within the last two years) and other healthcare organizations they knew through industry experience or through friends and family who had worked there.