Reviewed by: Elizabeth Hobbs
Empowering women: This Huntsville employer made Newsweek’s list for best workplaces for women
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Big news, Rocket City—Huntsville Hospital recently landed on Newsweek’s list for America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025.
Find out how they made it on the list and what this means for women working at Huntsville Hospital.
How did Newsweek compile the list?
Huntsville Hospital was one of 1,000 organizations across the nation that was recognized for creating an inspirational and empowering environment for women.
Newsweek and the data research firm Plant-A Insights Group compiled the list based on:
- Public data
- Interviews and discussions with HR professionals
- Confidential online surveys of female employees
Employers like Huntsville Hospital were judged on the following criteria:
- Compensation and benefits
- Company image
- Corporate culture
- Effective management of a diverse workforce
- Sustainability and environmental awareness
- Training and career progression
- Working environment
- Work-life balance
According to a 256 Today interview with Huntsville Hospital President and CEO Jeff Samz, HHHS employs an 82% female workforce.
Huntsville Hospital is making a difference in the lives of women
We’ve had the chance to interview many women who work at or very closely with Huntsville Hospital. Here’s what they’ve said about their experiences:
“We are huge on teamwork here. You never have to handle a situation alone. For example, if you’re doing an IV with pediatrics, you’ll always have at least three other people with you. If you’re a newer nurse, you can rest assured that someone always has your back, and you can feel comfortable asking questions or requesting help.”
Maddi Akers, Charge Nurse, Huntsville Hospital
“I love it here. I love my co-workers. Everyone’s friendly, and we all get along super well. When I walk down the hall and pass people, they’re always smiling and saying, ‘Hey, how are you?’ This place is home for me.”
Katie Edwards, Imaging Tech, Huntsville Hospital
“The Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s Ribbon Run is the demarcation for many women of their BC and AC—before cancer and after cancer. It is so freeing to see their faces as they cross the finish line. Many of them just break down crying as they realize: I’m done. This is it. Goodbye, breast cancer.”
Liz Hurley, News Anchor, WAFF48
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