Wallowa Memorial Hospital again named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare List
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
ENTERPRISE – (Press release from Wallowa Memorial Hospital) Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics has been officially selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. This prestigious annual list recognizes outstanding employers across the country who successfully build workplace environments that empower employees, prioritize staff well-being, and foster professional growth.
The selection process, administered in partnership with the Workforce Research Group, heavily weighs anonymous feedback from comprehensive employee surveys alongside an in-depth evaluation of company culture, benefits, and workplace policies.
“Our mission has always been to provide premier, compassionate healthcare to our community, but that is impossible without first taking care of the people who deliver it,” said Anna Hayter, Human Resources Executive of Wallowa Memorial Hospital. “Being recognized nationally by Modern Healthcare is a humbling validation of our culture. It reflects the dedication of our leadership, providers, and staff who show up for each other and our patients every single day.”
Operating as a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Level IV Trauma Center in a remote frontier region, Wallowa Memorial has continually prioritized a values-driven, family-oriented environment. This positive internal culture has directly translated to external clinical excellence; the organization recently secured a 5-STAR designation for its primary care clinics and won the 2025 Oregon Rural Health Excellence Award. This is the sixth time Wallowa Memorial has received this recognition in the last seven years.
Modern Healthcare will publish its ranked list of the 100 top employers in a special supplement, and winners will be celebrated at the annual Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala.
“In a time of constant change and challenge across the healthcare sector, this year’s winners have shown a deep commitment to creating environments where employees feel supported, heard, and inspired to do their best work,” said Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare. “That kind of culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s intentional, and it’s worth celebrating.”
For more information about career opportunities or the community programs at Wallowa Memorial Hospital, visit www.wchcd.org.
About Wallowa Memorial Hospital
Wallowa Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Level IV Trauma Center serving the residents and visitors of Wallowa County in Northeastern Oregon. As part of the Wallowa County Health Care District, the hospital and its medical clinics are dedicated to providing premier, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare services close to home.
About Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is the most trusted business news and information brand in the healthcare industry. Modern Healthcare empowers healthcare leaders and influencers to make timely and informed business decisions by providing independent clinical, financial, and operational news and insights.
