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Fri, October 28, 2011
Thu, October 27, 2011
DaVita Jumps 192 Spots to Number 242 among Newsweek U.S. Green Rankings
DENVER--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ DaVita Inc. ] (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services committed to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced that it has been ranked number 242 a" up 192 spots from last yearas ranking a" on the 2011 Newsweek U.S. Green Rankings list.
"At DaVita weare pursuing innovative solutions to reduce our footprint while maintaining high-quality patient care"
This is the third year Newsweek has compiled its green rankings; DaVita has been ranked each year so far. Newsweek U.S. Green Rankings comprise the top 500 companies in America, highlighting those leading in environmental performance. Data is collected and verified in cooperation with Trucost and Sustainalytics, two leading environmental-research firms. The firms work to assess companiesa environmental footprint, management and disclosure.
aAt DaVita weare pursuing innovative solutions to reduce our footprint while maintaining high-quality patient care,a said DaVita Chairman and CEO Kent Thiry. aNewsweekas recognition gives us confidence weare making real progress toward that goal.a
Other recognitions of note in 2011 include the following.
- 2011 InformationWeek 500 List a" DaVita debuted at number 100, and is the only kidney care company on this list comprising the top 500 most innovative companies in the U.S.
- 2011 ColoradoBiz aBest Companies to Work for in Coloradoa a" Teammates voted DaVita among the 10 best large companies (those with 250+ employees) to work for in Colorado.
- 2011 ColoradoBizTop Company a" DaVita was named the top health care company in Colorado.
- 2011 Military Times Edge aBest for Vets Employersa a" For the second consecutive year, DaVita was recognized for its dedication to recruiting practices, training and mentoring, reserve policies and corporate culture.
- 2011 aCorporate Vision Awarda from the Womenas Vision Foundation a" DaVita was recognized for demonstrating extraordinary innovation and leadership in the support and advancement of women in their careers by developing leaders, connecting people and inspiring action.
- 2011 HispanicBusiness Digital Magazine a100 Influentialsa a" DaVita Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary Kim Rivera was named one of the most influential Hispanic U.S. citizens to have broad impact across the United States.
- 2011 Denver Business JournalaOutstanding Women in Businessa a" DaVita Chief People Officer Laura Mildenberger was named a finalist in the health care category.
- 2011 Diversity Journal featured Laura Mildenberger, DaVitaas chief people officer, in its aWomen Worth Watchinga issue.
- 2011 Modern Healthcare a100 Most Influential People in Healthcarea a" For the fourth consecutive year, Modern Healthcare recognized Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of DaVita, among the most influential leaders in the health care industry.
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About DaVita
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500 company, 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. DaVita strives to improve patientsa quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of June 30, 2011, DaVita operated or provided administrative services at 1,669 dialysis facilities, serving approximately 131,000 patients. DaVita supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The companyas leadership development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit[ www.davita.com ].
