Sanford recognized as top health care employers for veterans
Contact:
Jon Berg
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Jon.Berg@sanfordhealth.org
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the fifth year in a row, Sanford Health has been recognized by Military Times as one of the best health care employers across the country for veterans.
The 2023 Best for Vets: Employers List highlights 175 employers, and Sanford Health landed at No. 1 in the health care category of employers.
“I am beyond grateful for the number of men and women who come to work each day and either currently serve, or have served, in the United States Armed Forces,” said Capt. Paul Weckman, head of military and veteran affairs at Sanford Health. “At Sanford Health, we continue to ensure our veteran employees come to work every day in an environment where they can thrive and are honored for their service, sacrifices and bravery.”
Sanford offers several programs for military and veteran employees, including continuation of benefits and differential pay for service members during their deployment. This year, Sanford Health expanded their support to active-duty members and their spouses by partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD) Skillbridge Program and the Military Spouses Employment Program.
People who disclose they are veterans of the United States uniformed services when applying for a job at Sanford Health are automatically given a screening interview. Military and veteran employees have the option to continue their education and apply for a $5,000 scholarship or receive a $3,000 Veteran Educational Grant to help them do this.
“It’s important for us to do everything we can to make sure our veterans, both patients and employees, feel supported and valued,” said Weckman. “Being recognized by Military Times as one of the top 5 employers is an honor, and these programs we offer to recruit, retain and support veterans are the least we can do for the sacrifices these brave men and women have made serving our country.”
The survey captures the areas of greatest importance to transitioning service members, veterans, and their families when looking for an employer. Recruitment and employment practices, as well as retention and support programs, were given the most weight and importance in scoring and final rankings.
The survey submissions are analyzed by Military Times’ data experts. They are unbiased and completely objective – purely looking at the stats and information provided by each company.
For more information about veteran resources for patients and employees at Sanford Health, visit SanfordHealth.org keyword: Military.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 201,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 46 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, 186 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers and world clinics in nine countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
