One of the largest employers in the Mahoning Valley has been named one of the 100 best companies for working mothers.

Mercy Health was given the award that recognizes the use of best practices to hire, retain and promote working moms in the U.S.

Along with the award, Mercy Health was recognized as one of the best companies for multicultural women. The distinction recognizes the company's commitment to advancing the careers of BIPOC and multicultural women.

Mercy Health has a workforce that spans across seven states and Ireland with a workforce that is 81% women.

According to the release, more than 75% of managers and 50% of corporate executives in the company are female.

Both rankings were awarded by Seramount.