MidHudson Regional Hospital Named Dutchess County’s Best Place To Work, Receives Dutchess County Regional Chamber Of Commerce’s Headliner Award

MidHudson Regional Hospital Named Dutchess County's Best Place To Work, Receives Dutchess County Regional Chamber Of Commerce's Headliner Award

3/23/2016

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has named MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the recipient of the 2016 "Best Place To Work" Headliner Award for institutions with more than 50 employees.  Workplaces were only eligible for this recognition if nominated by their employees.   A winner was selected from the pool of candidates – over 30, a record high – via a chamber committee of past honorees and community leaders.  

"I always say that our employees are our greatest resource, so we are extremely honored to receive this award," said Paul Hochenberg, Executive Director of MidHudson Regional Hospital.  "The fact that so many staff members saw fit to take their personal time to nominate our hospital speaks volumes about the positive culture we have on campus."

The nomination criteria sought employers that demonstrate how they value their employees through their daily relationships and not by a statement in their employee handbook or benefits outline.  The chamber was specifically seeking workplaces that demonstrate trust in their employees and treat them with respect while rewarding them with fair wages.  Further emphasis was placed on openly communicating with employees on a regular basis, helping build pride in the workplace, and making the organization an enjoyable place to work. 

"It is truly remarkable to receive this award less than 24 months after transitioning to MidHudson Regional Hospital," said Samuel Simon, MD, Chairman of MidHudson Regional Hospital's Board of Visitors.  "Every day I am awed by the professionalism, dedication, compassion, expertise, adaptability, and generosity of the medical and allied health staff members.  Together with WMCHealth's continued investment in personnel and technology, the future is bright for MidHudson Regional and the community we serve."  

The Headliner Awards will be officially presented on Wednesday, April 20 at the chamber's monthly contact breakfast.

"I'd like to thank not only those who nominated MidHudson Regional for this honor, but also each and every employee who comes to work every day with a positive, patient-centric attitude that allows us to be our very best," said Hochenberg.  "It is because of this commitment that we have a workplace worthy of this award."