Forbes recognizes UVA Health in nationwide rankings

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Forbes has rated University of Virginia Health among America’s best employers and top 10 among health systems for diversity nationwide.

UVA Health was ninth among health systems 106th in its overall rankings.

This ranking comes two years after UVA implemented a 10-year plan focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce.

UVA Health says it wants to represent the communities it serves.

“We wanted to be the best place to work, and to be the best place to work, then I think you need to be an inclusive and welcoming place for all to thrive, personally and professionally, from the many different backgrounds and perspectives that we have,” UVA Health Chief of Diversity and Community Engagement Tracy Downs said.

Downs also serves as a professor of urology.

This is UVA Health’s second year in a row being recognized by Forbes for its diversity measures.

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