Children's of Alabama has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, a recognition that highlights the hospital's commitment to fostering an equitable and supportive environment for female employees.

According to a news release, Children's is one of only nine employers in Alabama and among 295 hospitals and health systems nationwide to make the list. Of those, just 17 are children's hospitals. Women make up 86% of Children's workforce, including 62% of its executive leadership team.

The ranking was determined through an extensive evaluation process that included publicly available data, interviews with human resources professionals, and large-scale confidential online surveys conducted among employees at U.S. companies.

Alongside this workplace recognition, Children's of Alabama has secured a $64,000 grant from State Farm to support teen driver safety initiatives across the state. The funding will bolster the hospital's URKEYS2DRV Teen Driver Safety Summits, which provide hands-on educational experiences for junior high and high school students.

Since launching in 2014, the program has reached thousands of students, offering real-life testimonials from individuals impacted by teen driving crashes and interactive activities demonstrating the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.

"Thanks to State Farm, the URKEYS2DRV Teen Driver Safety Summits have touched the lives of so many students," Children's of Alabama Health Education and Safety Center Coordinator Marie Crew said in the release. "This continued partnership will allow us to remain dedicated to our goal of reaching as many young drivers as possible and equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads."

Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and injury for children in the U.S., and Alabama ranks fifth in the nation for teen motor vehicle fatalities each year. The URKEYS2DRV safety summits encourage teenagers to adopt safer driving habits, which could help reduce crashes statewide.

Children's of Alabama, State Farm and other partnering agencies host at least three Teen Driving Safety Summits annually. More information is available at www.asffoundation.org/urkeys2drv.