Bronson Healthcare Earns Forbes Best-in-State Employer Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Bronson Healthcare, the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan, has once again been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. With over 9,300 employees and 1,700 medical staff members, the award highlights Bronson’s continued commitment to building a workplace that is supportive, inclusive and rewarding for all team members.
In Michigan, Bronson is the 8th highest ranking employer in the healthcare & social services category and ranked #39 overall across all employer categories and industries.
"We are truly honored to receive this recognition, and it is a direct reflection of the incredible people who make up the Bronson team,” said Cheryl Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Bronson Healthcare. “This award belongs to every team member whose dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence have shaped Bronson into a healthcare employer of choice. We are deeply grateful for the culture we have built. One that supports each other, cares for our community and makes Bronson a place where people truly want to work."
Bronson provides care across 70 locations, including four acute care hospitals in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Paw Paw and South Haven. It is home to the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, children’s hospital and high-risk pregnancy and birthing center. Bronson’s commitment to its workforce includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement and robust career development programs; mental health and wellness resources; and inclusive workplace initiatives and employee recognition programs.
“Being named a Best-in-State Employer is a testament to the connection our own team members have to our mission, which is to advance the health of our communities,” said Bill Manns, President and CEO of Bronson Healthcare. “This recognition reflects the shared dedication our team has to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow – because when our employees thrive, so do our patients and communities.”
The Forbes list, developed in partnership with Statista, is based on anonymous surveys from more than 160,000 U.S. employees working at companies with more than 500 people. Participants from all 50 states rated their employers on key factors like workplace culture, opportunities for advancement, wage equity and responsiveness to important issues. They also evaluated past employers and other organizations they know within their industry or through friends or family who work there. View the full list here.
In addition to this Forbes recognition, Bronson is also ranked by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023), by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (2023-2025) and is a National Elite Winner (2024) and West Michigan Elite Winner (2025). To learn more about career opportunities at Bronson, visit bronsonhealth.com/careers.
