MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Sept. 23, 2026) — Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 by Forbes. This prestigious award is determined by direct feedback from employees and members of the public through an independent survey, rather than an organization-led application process.
This recognition reinforces Children’s Minnesota as an industry leader, with a positive work culture deeply rooted in its mission to champion the health needs of all children and families.
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Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 through an independent survey from a vast sample of over 245,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. Over 2 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of employee evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry).
“Being named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers is especially meaningful because this recognition reflects the voices of employees and our community,” said Laurin Cathey, chief human resources officer at Children’s Minnesota. “Our kid experts are the heart of Children’s Minnesota, and to know they feel proud of the work we do, the culture we’ve built and the way we care for one another is incredibly rewarding. When our kid experts feel valued, supported and proud of where they work, they are better able to bring their very best to every patient and family we serve.”
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota offers more than 100 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, seven rehabilitation and eight specialty care sites throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The Kid Experts® at Children’s Minnesota are chosen by more families than any other pediatric health system in the region.
