Northwell is a healthy work space

Northwell Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the top 10 of the Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America. This annual ranking, conducted by Healthiest Employers, celebrates organizations that prioritize employee health and wellness. Northwell President and CEO Michael Dowling expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “The physical and emotional health of our 87,000 team members is a top priority for us. Our mission in caring for the people who are caring for our patients underscores our pursuit in raising health for all we are privileged to serve.”
The assessment covers six categories, including Culture and Leadership Commitment, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communications and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. As New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, Northwell offers a wide range of resources for team members. These include support for heart-healthy eating goals, diabetes care, emotional well-being services, crisis support, stress management resources, and programs focused on substance use prevention and cessation. Northwell also provides family-oriented wellness activities to promote creative expression, health education, and emotional support for employees and their families.
Maxine Carrington, Northwell’s senior vice president and chief people officer, emphasized that the award is a testament to Northwell’s commitment to fostering a supportive culture where every team member can thrive. “At Northwell, we believe that when our people are well, they experience more fulfilling lives and bring their best to everything they do,” Carrington said.
Northwell Health cares for over two million people annually through its 21 hospitals, 900 outpatient facilities, and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. The health system leads medical advancements at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and provides training through the Zucker School of Medicine and Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.