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Fox Chase Cancer Center Earns National Recognition for the High Quality of its Workplace Culture
- Fox Chase was ranked at or above the 95th percentile on engagement measures, reflecting a strong, supportive workplace culture.
- The honor highlights how employee and physician engagement strengthens research excellence and patient care.
- Fox Chase was recognized not only for high performance but also for cultivating a culture of belonging, trust, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
PHILADELPHIA (February 2, 2026) — Fox Chase Cancer Center has been recognized with the Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award in the category of Employee and Physician Experience. This national honor celebrates healthcare organizations that excel in creating supportive, engaging, and mission driven workplace cultures.
“At Fox Chase, caring for our people is essential to caring for our patients,” said Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS, President and CEO of Fox Chase. “This award reflects the environment our employees and physicians have helped create, one where individuals feel heard, supported, and connected to the mission. When teams are engaged and empowered, it shows in every interaction and every patient experience.”
In addition, Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus also received a Guardian of Excellence Award in Outpatient Oncology from Press Ganey, which works to support healthcare organizations by providing important assistance with healthcare challenges. According to the organization, their work includes data capture and analysis, as well as supporting sustainable improvement for quality and delivery of care.
A Top Performer
For the human experience award, Fox Chase ranked at or above the 95th percentile among peer organizations nationwide based on Press Ganey engagement survey results, which measure key drivers, including:
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Leadership support.
- Organizational culture.
- Professional fulfillment.
- Alignment with mission and values.
Fostering a Culture of Support and Collaboration
The Guardian of Excellence Award highlights organizations that understand the critical link between employee and physician experiences and patient outcomes. When care teams feel valued, healthcare systems benefit from higher retention, stronger collaboration, improved safety, and more compassionate, consistent care.
Fox Chase is recognized not only for high performance but also for cultivating a culture of belonging, trust, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration, essential facets for advancing both research and patient care.
A Continued Legacy of Excellence
This recognition builds on Fox Chase’s strong history of excellence in employee and physician engagement, as well as in patient care. Fox Chase previously earned the Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award in 2020 and in 2021 it earned Press Ganey’s Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award. These honors demonstrate a sustained commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace, as well as high-quality patient care.
Why Engagement Matters
This most recent award goes beyond traditional performance metrics, emphasizing psychological safety, engagement, and workplace culture. In healthcare, these factors are foundational to quality, safety, and long‑term sustainability. By investing in employee and physician experience, Fox Chase strengthens a people‑centered approach that supports excellence in cancer care, research, and education.
This honor reflects the dedication of the entire Fox Chase community, including physicians, researchers, and staff, whose collaboration strengthens workplace culture and enhances the experiences of patients and families navigating complex healthcare journeys.
Fox Chase Cancer Center (Fox Chase), which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health, is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation’s first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974. Fox Chase is also one of just 10 members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers. Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields, including two Nobel Prizes. Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings, and the Center’s nursing program has received the Magnet recognition for excellence six consecutive times. Today, Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic, translational, and clinical research, with special programs in cancer prevention, detection, survivorship, and community outreach. It is the policy of Fox Chase Cancer Center that there shall be no exclusion from, or participation in, and no one denied the benefits of, the delivery of quality medical care on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, disability, age, ancestry, color, national origin, physical ability, level of education, or source of payment.
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