Athol Hospital has received the 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Outcomes from the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

The award recognizes rural hospitals performing in the top quartile nationwide in quality, outcomes, and patient perspective, and is based on findings from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, a comprehensive framework used to benchmark performance across all rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health in the United States.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire Athol Hospital team,” said Rozanna Penny, president and CEO of Heywood Healthcare. “Every day, our employees and medical staff demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes for the patients and families of our region. We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s top rural hospitals and remain focused on strengthening the health of our community.”