For the third consecutive year, Rush University Medical Center has been named on the Center for Companies That Care honor roll.

The honor roll is selected by an independent panel of veteran professionals in a variety of industries. Rush University Medical Center, like the other companies named to the list, excels in the 10 Characteristics inherent to a “Company That Cares”, which include: establishing and reinforcing ethical standards, supporting work/life balance for employees, providing a great work environment and competitive compensation and benefits, and supporting company involvement in the community.

“We are extremely pleased that a growing number of organizations – such as Rush – are focusing on their social responsibility, a focus that sustains individuals, families and communities and can give them an advantage with customers, employees and investors,” said Marci Koblenz, Co-founder and President of Center for Companies That Care. 

Those named to the 2009 list feature U.S. companies that are large, medium and small, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, in diverse industries across 15 states.

The Honor Roll is announced annually in conjunction with the annual launch of CAREDAYS, a month-long national initiative to engage individuals and employers in activities addressing a significant societal issue in our communities.    CAREDAYS09 is focused on childhood literacy.

Center for Companies That Care is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of employees and communities by encouraging employers to integrate the 10 Characteristics of Companies That Care into their daily business practices. For more about Center for Companies That Care, the Honor Roll process, 2009 Honor Roll recipients or CAREDAYS09: Terrific Tales, visit www.companies-that-care.org or call 312.661.1010.