WEBSTER CITY, IA | Van Diest Medical Center has announced today that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner. Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops tools to enable companies to build distinct brands, determines the awards.
Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry. This is the second consecutive year that VDMC has received the national healthcare industry award. Nationwide, only 129 organizations with 499 or fewer employees received the healthcare industry honor.
“I am very proud to be a part of such a caring and skilled team; this award is a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and exceptional talent. On behalf of the VDMC Board of Trustees and Administration, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all employees for their remarkable achievements,” said Lisa Ridge, VDMC Chief Executive Officer.
Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey, conducted by Energage. Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Hamilton County Public Hospital d/b/a Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has been the premier healthcare facility in Hamilton County, Iowa, for nearly 100 years. The hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care to patients and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and communities throughout central Iowa. In addition to the hospital, VDMC operates a family health clinic on the main medical campus, as well as satellite clinics in Fort Dodge, Jewell and Stratford.