KALAMAZOO, Mich., July 27, 2026 — Bronson Healthcare has earned three national and regional honors recognizing the health system's strength as both a leading healthcare provider and a top employer in southwest Michigan. The awards from Forbes, Newsweek and West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® highlight Bronson’s continued focus on exceptional patient care, career growth, employee engagement and community well-being. Together, the recognitions offer independent validation of Bronson’s people-centered culture and nationally recognized care, reinforcing the organization’s role as a trusted health system and employer of choice across the region. The honors include:
Forbes America's Best Employers for New Grads 2026
Bronson was named to Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for New Grads, ranking No. 164 nationally. The list recognizes organizations where early-career professionals can build meaningful careers and is based on an independent survey of more than 100,000 young professionals working for U.S. employers with at least 1,000 employees.
Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026
Bronson Healthcare has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The national recognition is based on an evaluation of publicly available data and a confidential nationwide employee survey, highlighting organizations that prioritize employee well-being, strong leadership, fair compensation and work-life balance.
West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® “Best of the Best – Large Business” 2026
Bronson has been recognized by West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® “Best of the Best – Large Business” for 2026. The distinction reflects outstanding overall scores among participating organizations and recognizes companies setting a high standard for workplace excellence across the region.
Bronson has been recognized in recent years by Forbes and the National Association for Business Resources for workplace excellence, including multiple Forbes Best-in-State Employer honors and repeated Best and Brightest recognition. This year’s honors build on that track record while adding new recognition for early-career employment and in-state hospital performance.
"These recognitions affirm what we see every day at Bronson: when we invest in our people, we strengthen the care we provide to our patients and communities," said Cheryl Johnson, chief human resources officer for Bronson Healthcare. "Our teams are building a culture where employees can grow, lead and do meaningful work that makes a lasting difference."
The honors reflect the connection between Bronson's workforce culture and its ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care throughout southwest Michigan.
"Bronson's 125-year legacy has always been rooted in people caring for people," said Bill Manns, president and CEO of Bronson Healthcare. "These recognitions are a powerful reminder that, together, we advance the health of our communities by supporting well-being, respecting all people, building trusting relationships and striving for excellence. Our employees, physicians and volunteers bring our mission and values to life every day through their talent, compassion and commitment, making Bronson a trusted place to receive care and a meaningful place to build a career."
Across its 70-location system, Bronson continues to invest in coordinated care, workforce development and employee experience as part of its Health in Harmony promise – delivering compassionate care that helps people and communities thrive.
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