At‑a‑Glance
- National recognition: Rochester Regional Health named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- Workforce strength: RN voluntary turnover of 14.5% across five Finger Lakes hospitals
- Stability gains: 37% reduction in reliance on contingent nursing labor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 Top Places to Work in Healthcare, earning national recognition for its commitment to workforce stability, professional development, and community‑centered care across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the St. Lawrence region.
Rochester Regional Health employs more than 20,000 healthcare professionals across nine hospitals and a comprehensive network of primary and specialty care, behavioral health, extended care and laboratory services. The system’s approach to care is grounded in strong community partnerships and reinforced through long‑term investment in its people.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary people who choose to serve our communities through Rochester Regional Health,” said Charlene Wilson, EdD, MPA, CCP, EVP and Chief People Officer, Rochester Regional Health. “Our teams demonstrate resilience, kindness, and commitment every day. We focus on creating opportunity, supporting well‑being, and opening pathways for growth because our people deserve it.”
In 2025, registered nurse voluntary turnover across five Finger Lakes hospitals averaged 14.5%, outperforming industry benchmarks. During the same period, Rochester Regional Health reduced its reliance on contingent nursing labor by 37%, signaling increased workforce stability and sustained team member engagement.
“This recognition reflects both our people and our ambition,” said Richard 'Chip' Davis, PhD, CEO of Rochester Regional Health. “We are building a 21st‑century model of health and healing that is rooted in community, driven by innovation, and powered by professionals committed to excellence.”
Rochester Regional Health continues to invest in career mobility, tuition assistance, leadership development, and comprehensive well‑being resources, creating meaningful opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking purpose, stability, and growth close to home.
Across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and the St. Lawrence region, Rochester Regional Health is shaping a future where world‑class care, strong community partnership, and long‑term career opportunity grow together—strengthening the health and vitality of the regions it serves.
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About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the region's second-largest employer. Learn more at www.rochesterregional.org.
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