DENVER, Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita
Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a
leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today celebrated recent
recognition of its sustainability efforts, learning and development
programs and democratic workplace.
WorldBlu Freedom-Centered Workplace™
WorldBlu honored DaVita on its Freedom-Centered Workplace™ list
for the 11th consecutive year. The company and its medical group
are deeply committed to engaging 75,000 teammates by seeking their
input to impact the direction of the company, as well as hear
directly from senior leaders about policies, strategic direction
and patient testimonials.
FORTUNE® Magazine World's Most Admired
Companies
This marks the 11th consecutive year and 12th year overall
DaVita has appeared on this prestigious list. In addition to being
named to the list, DaVita ranked second in the "Health Care:
Medical Facilities" category.
Disabled American Veterans 2018 Outstanding Large Employer of
the Year
DaVita was recognized by the Disabled American Veterans as the
2018 Outstanding Large Employer of the Year. Since 2010, DaVita has
hired over 3,000 veterans, offering transitional support for
teammates with a military background. Veteran teammates vary from
patient care technicians to the organization's current chief
development officer. DaVita has long been committed to honoring
retired and active-duty service members and works to help them feel
welcome in the community and to settle into life as DaVita
teammates after their transition from the military.
Chief Learning Officer Magazine Gold LearningElite
Company
DaVita received a Gold LearningElite award from Chief Learning
Officer Magazine, which recognized the organization's exemplary
learning and development programs. DaVita has been named among the
LearningElite for the past six years. This is the first time the
company has received the magazine's Gold-level recognition.
Communitas Award
DaVita was recognized by the Communitas Awards in the Excellence
in Corporate Social Responsibility category for several
sustainability efforts. The Communitas Awards honors those special
companies, organizations and individuals that go beyond rhetoric
and whose commitment sets them apart from their competition.
Department of Energy's Advanced Rooftop Unit Campaign
DaVita was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE)
Advanced Rooftop Unit (RTU) Campaign its leadership in installing
more energy-efficient RTUs (heating and cooling units) in
commercial buildings.
Explore how DaVita cares for its teammates, patients and
healthcare partners across the world at DaVita.com/CSR.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
is the parent company of DaVita Kidney Care and DaVita
Medical Group. DaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider
of kidney care in the United
States, delivering dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of June
30, 2018, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,580 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States serving approximately
201,000 patients. The company also operated 253 outpatient dialysis
centers located in 10 countries outside the United States. DaVita Medical Group manages
and operates medical groups and affiliated physician networks
in California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New
Mexico and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. DaVita Medical Group's teammates, employed clinicians and
affiliated clinicians provided care for approximately 1.7 million
patients. For more information, please visit DaVita.com/About
.
Contact Information
Halie Peddle
Halie.Peddle@DaVita.com
303.550.6349
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