Advocate Health Care
- Employees in region:
- 29,600
- Sector:
- Healthcare
- HQ location:
- Oakbrook, IL
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About Advocate Health Care
At Advocate Health Care, people are our inspiration; changing lives is our passion. Everyday across Advocate's more than 250 sites of care, our 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians focus on providing excellent care and service. With 10 hospitals and two fully integrated children's hospitals, Advocate has the largest physician and hospital network in the state and is one of Chicagoland's 10 largest employers. With over 4.3 million patient visits annually, Advocate treats more hearts and provides care for more cancer and pediatric patients than any other health system in Illinois.
That is important because research shows there is a positive relationship between the number of procedures performed and quality outcomes. Named as one of the nation's top 10 health systems by Thompson Reuters, Advocate operates the largest trauma network in Illinois, including five Level I trauma centers and two Level II trauma centers. Four Advocate hospitals have earned Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing.
What employees say
“The education opportunities, the clinical ladder (STEPS program) and the ability to make a difference within my organization and unit.”
“Our leader works hard to ensure all employees feel valued and there are open lines of communication at all levels.”
“I feel appreciated for the work I do. We are helping patients get well and live a better life.”
“My manager provides feedback, listens, and has an open-door policy.”
“The "town hall meetings" quarterly updates by the big bosses, gift certificates, the Health eRewards, the simple-yet-sincerely written notes we receive, the "associate appreciation picnics", etc.”
