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The events have received positive community feedback[6] and helped raise money for the SOMC Breast Cancer Compassion Fund.

[10] SOMC has also worked to raise breast cancer awareness by creating a “Pink Glove Dance” YouTube video featuring local residents and hospital employees.

[23] Southern Ohio Medical Center has been recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s Best Places to Work in America for six straight years.

[24] In 2013, it came in 29th on the list with FORTUNE noting: “Employees are proud to work for a medical provider that has won numerous awards for patient care, a fact that's reflected in its average tenure.

[27] In 2012, Southern Ohio Medical Center was one of only 13 Press Ganey clients in the nation to be chosen as a Distinctive Workplace Award winner.

By earning VPP star status, SOMC was recognized as being in the top one percent of hospitals in America for safety excellence leadership.

Portsmouth Mayor David Malone declares October 20, 2012 to be "Paint It Pink" day.
A crowd waits for the start of "Hike for Hospice," an annual event that raises funds for the SOMC Hospice program.