King of Prussia, PA (November 13, 2024) — Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) today announced its designation as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women, the Greater Philadelphia Region’s premier women’s organization. The Forum of Executive Women annually honors the top public companies in the Philadelphia region with 40% or more women on their respective boards. This is the second time that UHS has been recognized as a Champion of Board Diversity.
“Our talented and dedicated board members each bring to the role vast perspectives from varied backgrounds,” said Marc D. Miller, President & CEO, UHS. “In this context, I would especially highlight the impressive careers and contributions of board members Eileen McDonnell, Maria Singer and Nina Chen, in driving UHS’ mission.” Meet the UHS Board of Directors →
The Forum of Executive Women's annual Women in Leadership Report, released this week, is a collaboration with PwC, and provides an annual examination on diversity in the boardrooms and executive suites of the top 100 public companies in the Philadelphia region.
“There is still a tremendous opportunity to increase board diversity in our region and The Forum remains committed to getting more women in boardrooms across Philadelphia,” said Meghan Pierce, President and CEO of The Forum of Executive Women.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, our annual revenues during 2023 were approximately $14.3 billion. In 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #299 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #399 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 27 inpatient acute care hospitals, 333 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 40+ outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT).
About The Forum of Executive Women
The Forum is a membership organization of over 600 women who hold the senior-most positions in the corporations, not-for-profit organizations and public sector entities that drive our regional economy and community. The Forum was founded in 1977 as a connecting point for the handful of Philadelphia-area women in corporate leadership roles. In 2024, what sets The Forum apart is its legacy, caliber of membership, and commitment to women in leadership. Visit their website for more information →
