Singing River Health System Awarded by Forbes as One of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024

Miss. Gulf Coast – Singing River Health System, a leading healthcare provider and one of the largest employers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has been awarded by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024. This recognition highlights Singing River’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace for its employees. 

Singing River Health System has made significant strides in enhancing employee satisfaction with initiatives focused on career development, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. In 2023, the health system launched the Employee Engagement and Retention Council. This council is dedicated to improving employee recognition, retention, and overall engagement across the health system. The council has strategically identified and addressed key workforce needs through comprehensive employee surveys.   

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of Forbes Best-In-State Employers for 2024. This award reflects the invaluable contributions of our employees, whose hard work and dedication drive our success. Their commitment to excellence not only enhances our workplace and significantly impacts the quality of care we provide to our patients and the communities we serve.”
Laurin St. Pé
CEO, Singing River Health System

Another significant initiative is Singing River’s Leadership Program, which equips managers with essential resources for professional growth. The program includes monthly Lunch and Learn sessions and Manager’s Toolbox workshops, covering relevant topics designed to enhance leadership skills. Managers also have complimentary access to over 3,000 on-demand learning modules through SkillPath/On-Demand Learning. Together, these efforts contribute to Singing River’s continuous learning and development culture.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the workforce, the Singing River Healthcare Academy was established as Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship program. The academy provides free, hands-on training and classroom instruction for apprentices pursuing careers as Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Pharmaceutical Technologists, and Surgical Technologists. This initiative is part of Singing River’s efforts to develop a skilled healthcare workforce to meet Mississippi’s growing demand for healthcare professionals.

Singing River Health System is proud to offer rewarding career opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical roles. For more information about career paths and open positions, visit Singing River Careers.

Singing River Careers