Berkshire Health Systems Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Cardiovascular Care

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and North Adams Regional Hospital have received 18 American Heart Assoc. Get with the Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

In 2026, Berkshire Medical Center received five awards, Fairview Hospital earned six awards, and North Adams Regional Hospital was recognized with seven awards.

BMC, Fairview, and North Adams Regional also received the 2026 Get with the Guidelines Commitment to Quality Award, provided to an elite group of hospitals having reached an achievement level in three or more Get with the Guidelines programs.

Heart disease and stroke are the leading and fourth-leading causes of death in the U.S., respectively, according to the American Heart Assoc. 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.

Get with the Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Assoc. and American Stroke Assoc. to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get with the Guidelines programs, Berkshire Health Systems’ hospitals qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care.

“Berkshire Health Systems is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Dr. James Lederer, chief medical officer and chief quality officer for Berkshire Health Systems. “Get with the Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in the Berkshires can live longer, healthier lives.”