OSF HealthCare has again been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State for 2025. This marks the seventh year in a row OSF has been included in this prestigious recognition presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

The 100 top companies in Illinois were ranked with OSF HealthCare coming in at 67, the highest ranked health system outside of the Chicago area. The Peoria, Illinois-based integrated health system is founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. OSF employs nearly 26,000 Mission Partners (employees) in 150+ locations, including 17 hospitals throughout Illinois and Michigan.

“This recognition affirms the dedication of our Mission Partners, who live out our Mission every day across the Ministry,” said Michelle Conger, President of OSF HealthCare. “Being named by Forbes as a top employer matters because when patients see OSF is a great place to work, they also trust it as a great place to receive care. At the same time, this recognition reinforces our commitment to being an employer of choice, attracting and retaining the best talent so we can continue meeting the needs of the communities we are called to serve.”

America’s Best-in-State Employers are identified in an independent survey from a broad sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. from all industry sectors. The survey is conducted periodically over the course of the previous 3 years which allows a robust review of organizations that consistently perform well. Around 2 million employer evaluations are considered.

The evaluation was made on a state-by-state basis and is based on two distinct criteria:

• Personal Evaluations: Employees' willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
• Public Evaluations: Recommendations from friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry.

This recognition reinforces the commitment by OSF Mission Partners and leadership to provide an exceptional workplace environment and employment opportunities.

Find the complete Forbes list here.