Awards and Recognition

Norton Healthcare frequently receives awards recognizing it as a leading employer and health care provider. These are just some of the awards and recognitions we have received.

2022 Designation as Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

In 2022 Norton Healthcare’s five Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute received LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designations by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, earning a top score of 100 on the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Our facilities first received this designation in 2018 and have received it in all subsequent years that the designation has been awarded. (The Human Rights Campaign did not announce health equality leader designations in 2021.)

Adult-service Louisville Hospitals Earned Grade ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group Safety Ratings

For six consecutive times, Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital received an “A” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The highest distinction has been given to all Norton Healthcare’s Louisville adult hospitals since fall 2019. (Pediatric hospitals are not rated by The Leapfrog Group.)

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Becker’s Healthcare 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2022

Norton Healthcare has been recognized as one of the best places to work in health care in the country. Becker’s Healthcare released its “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2022” list in May, honoring Norton Healthcare for its workplace culture, benefits and employee satisfaction. Becker’s is a leading source of business and legal information for the health care industry.

Among the criteria for the “Top Places” list are a culture that promotes diversity, engagement and professional growth in addition to offering “above and beyond” opportunities to build successful careers.

Top Workplace by the Courier Journal 2021

Norton Healthcare was been named a Top Workplace by the Courier Journal as part of a survey conducted by Energage, an independent research company.

Best Places to Work in IT 2021

Norton Healthcare was been named seventh nationally — and highest in Kentucky — among large organizations (5,000-plus U.S. employees) on the Best Places to Work in IT list by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld. The annual list is compiled based on benefits, career development, training and retention, as well as survey of information technology (IT) workers.

Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America 2021

Norton Healthcare was named No. 10 on the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers for its investment in the health and well-being of its employees. Norton Healthcare was named No. 1 on the 2021 Healthiest Workplace in Kentucky ranking, in the extra-large employer category (more than 10,000 employees.)

Platinum-level Worksite Wellness Award 2019

The award was given by the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville, a Mayor’s Healthy Hometown partner.

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America’s Best Employers 2018 List by Forbes

Norton Healthcare ranked 95 out of 500 large companies in the nation and was the only health care provider in Kentucky to receive the designation.

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Best Employer for Women 2018 List by Forbes

Norton Healthcare ranked 67 out of 300 companies in the nation and was the top-rated organization in Kentucky. Four criteria were evaluated in the survey: direct recommendations and general work topics about atmosphere and working conditions; direct recommendations on topics relevant to women, such as family support, parental leave and pay equity; indirect recommendations rating employers in their industry; and diversity among top executives and boards.

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