Virtual care company recognized for excellence in company culture
CHICAGO, June 17, 2025 — First Stop Health, an on-demand virtual care company, has been named on Inc. Magazine’s annual list of 2025 Best Workplaces for a fourth year in a row. This recognition highlights the company’s continued commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritizes employee engagement, growth, and wellbeing.
“We know that when our people feel valued, trusted, and supported, they bring their whole selves to work — and that energy touches everything we do,” said First Stop Health Chief Executive Officer, Teira Gunlock. “This award is a celebration of the community we’ve built together, where each person matters and everyone is in it for something bigger than themselves.”
This year’s list is the result of comprehensive measurement and evaluation of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures – whether in-person or remote. The award process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering critical elements such as management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking. First Stop Health is honored to be included among the 514 companies recognized this year.
First Stop Health has been named on Inc. lists for seven consecutive years, including recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies on the Inc. 5000 list from 2018 through 2024.
First Stop Health employees shared their experiences and perspectives on company culture in the Inc. Best Workplaces Survey. Overwhelmingly, employees described First Stop Health's work environment as caring, collaborative, and mission-driven:
- “Our mission is to enhance the lives of our members and everyone puts forth greater than 100% to make this happen. The company is constantly advancing physician intervention, mental health interventions and guiding our members through the healthcare maze...Senior Management schedules and keeps dated meetings monthly to keep employees involved and knowledgeable as to company activities. As for personal benefits -- I am 50 years in the professional employment arena and this company goes overboard on meeting needs of employees. A few examples are gratitude days (thanking employees for working), meditation time to ease stress, flexible time off, rewarded for years employed, employee recognition program, quarterly activity evenings with our coworkers, etc.”
- “I feel truly honored and lucky to work for First Stop Health. My department, colleagues, and senior leadership team are exceptional. I feel everyone embodies our core values - especially transparency, collaborative, and caring. This organization is unique and I've never experienced such comradery and collective passion for delivering amazing work and care. I feel my manager takes time to invest in my professional and personal growth, as does the organization as a whole. I appreciate the opportunities entrusted to me and feel listened to when I need support. First Stop Health is truly a Best Place to Work!”
- “Senior leadership has clear goals and is very transparent. We have regular all hands meetings and email updates on the company performance and next steps. I feel like I can trust leadership and understand where we are going as a company.”
About First Stop Health
On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. Patients can access a licensed telemedicine doctor in minutes for urgent and on-demand needs and can schedule appointments with experienced providers for mental healthcare, chronic care, and preventive care. First Stop Health’s flexible and turnkey solutions give mid-sized employers an affordable and meaningful benefit for their workforce. First Stop Health has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces from 2022-2024 and has ranked among the fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years.
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