Trinitas Regional Medical Center (Elizabeth, N.J.). This Catholic teaching hospital, which employs almost 2,800 individuals, developed its "Pat on the Back" awards program to recognize employees who go above and beyond on a continuous basis. The hospital also awards five employees annually the Elizabeth I. Kellogg Award which includes $5,000 for their commitment to the hospital's mission, vision and values. Trinitas has been honored as a Platinum level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association since 2012 and received the Health Care's Most Wired recognition for five consecutive years. Employees can take advantage of the hospital's tuition reimbursement program, on-site fitness facility and leadership academy program; in addition, employees who use the Trinitas network are offered discounted healthcare services at Trinitas sites throughout the state.
