Children’s Health℠ Earns National Distinction as a Leading Place to Work

Honors reflect strong team member engagement, family-centered benefits and an inclusive, mission-driven culture

DALLAS, April 23, 2026 — Children’s Health, the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, earned national and regional workplace recognitions in 2025, reflecting strong team member engagement, competitive benefits and a culture grounded in its mission to make life better for children.

“Our mission comes to life through the extraordinary people who serve our patients, their families and each other every day,” said Christopher J. Durovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health. “These recognitions are a meaningful reflection of the values by which we live by and the culture we have nurtured—one grounded in teamwork, purpose and a shared commitment to excellence. At Children’s Health, we strive to create an environment where team members are supported, empowered to grow and inspired to do their very best work in service of the children and families who place their trust in us.”

In 2025, Children’s Health earned multiple recognitions, including:

Many of these recognitions are based on direct feedback from team members and reflect what sets Children’s Health apart, including a strong sense of pride, opportunities to grow and a culture where individuals feel supported. In the most recent Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey, 91% of employees at Children’s Health said it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. Gallup engagement results also placed the organization in the 96th percentile for overall satisfaction as a place to work.

“We are committed to creating an environment where team members can build meaningful careers, grow professionally and make a difference each day,” said Kim S. Besse, Chief People Officer at Children’s Health. “Our people programs are designed to support team members and their families across every stage of their life, fostering a culture grounded in trust, collaboration and a shared purpose to our mission to make life better for children.”

To learn more about careers and team member benefits, visit jobsearch.childrens.com.

About Children’s Health

Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Its campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers, caring for more than 370,000 patients each year.

In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, it is consistently recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This commitment to excellence and outstanding care has resulted in recognition across all pediatric specialties for eight consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Urology.

Since 2009, Children’s Health has maintained Magnet® designation – the highest honor for nursing excellence – and continues to earn employer-of-choice recognition locally, nationally and globally. These honors include the Great Place to Work® Certification™, the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Top Workplaces recognition from USA TODAY and The Dallas Morning News. Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 14 consecutive years.

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