MWHC among Forbes America's Best-in-State Employers

Mary Washington Healthcare Recognized Among Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 List

Fredericksburg, Va. (October 26, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026.

“Being named one of Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our team members and our community,” said Christopher Newman, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Washington Healthcare. "Every day, our physicians, nurses, caregivers, staff, and volunteers bring our mission to life through their dedication to delivering exceptional care. This recognition is a testament to their commitment and to the culture we continue to build together across Mary Washington Healthcare."

Forbes and Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider, selected America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 through an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 245,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. More than 2 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of employee evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry).

Being recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 reinforces that Mary Washington Healthcare continues to lead the industry on a regional and statewide level in employee satisfaction, setting a new standard for workplace excellence.

"At Mary Washington Healthcare, we strive to create an environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and personally," said Joanne Huber-Sturans, Chief Human Resources Officer, Mary Washington Healthcare. "This recognition reflects our ongoing investment in our workforce through career development, well-being initiatives, meaningful engagement, and a culture built on respect and collaboration. We are honored that our employees have helped earn this recognition through their confidence in our culture and commitment to our mission.”

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 397-bed tertiary teaching hospital; Stafford Hospital, a 174-bed community teaching hospital; four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of patients' ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.