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Becker's Healthcare has named Sarasota Memorial Health Care System one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare for 2014, Sarasota Memorial has announced. Each year, Becker's Healthcare publishes its "compilation of hospitals, health sys- tems, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups and other healthcare organizations that provide excellent work environments and outstanding benefits to their employees," a news release explains. To develop the list, the Becker's Healthcare editorial team conducts research, considers nominations and evaluates organizations based on their benefits, workplace culture, professional development opportunities and previous recognition for workplace excel- lence, the release continues. "The resulting list is a compilation of 150 healthcare orga- nizations that go above and beyond for their employees and are great places to work," the release adds. "We are honored to be included on this list," said Sarasota Memorial CEO Gwen MacKenzie in the release. "It's a real tribute to our excel- lent managers and leaders who strive to provide a great work environment — one that promotes excellence and compassion." The announcement was made just as Sarasota Memorial and other healthcare organizations across the nation kick off Nurses' Week, a cel- ebration that spotlights excellence in nursing SARASOTA MEMORIAL NAMED AMONG 150 GREAT PLACES TO WORK Sarasota Memorial towers above other buildings in the Sarasota landscape. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader May 9, 2014 Page 89