Methodist Health System (Dallas). Methodist Health System's roots date back to 1927 when its founders opened Dallas Methodist Hospital. Today, the system has approximately 8,000 employees and its service area covers a population of more than 1 million people. In 2015, Methodist Health System was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Dallas-Fort Worth for the 13th consecutive year. That same year, Methodist Health System was ranked No. 1 in the publication's Healthiest Employers in North Texas program. The system offers employees a range of benefits and unique perks, including the Basic Employee Needs fund — an employee-sponsored fund that provides assistance to employees experiencing financial hardship. In 2016, Methodist Health provided grants totaling $84,705 to 61 employees through the fund.
