PORTSMOUTH — Southern Ohio Medical Center has once again been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune Magazine, placing 22nd on the magazine’s prestigious list for 2020!

This is the 13th consecutive year that SOMC has been recognized by Fortune.

“It is an honor to be named continually on the Fortune list,” SOMC president and CEO Ben Gill said. “As a hospital, we’re known for the outstanding care we provide to our patients, but we also care deeply about our employees. We work hard to be the best employer for our community and this incredible achievement validates our hard work.”

SOMC was selected among companies all across the nation competing for a spot on the list. SOMC was ranked the highest organization in Ohio and the second-highest out of 10 healthcare institutions in the nation.

“Our culture at SOMC is built around mutual trust and employee engagement,” Vicki Noel, vice president of SOMC Human Resources and Organizational Development, said. “We are committed to encouraging our employees to feel comfortable sharing their opinions and growing within the organization. We have also worked to create a fun, team atmosphere to establish the foundation for our best-company work culture.”

To view the complete Fortune 100 list for 2020, please visit http://fortune.com/best-companies/list.