LUDLOW, Mass. – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts recently received the President's Circle Award during HealthSouth’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in Colorado Springs, Colo.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts is one of only 11 hospitals in HealthSouth's nationwide network of more than 90 rehabilitation hospitals to receive the prestigious award. The award recognizes outstanding performance in development of clinical programs, quality of patient care services, and overall operational excellence.

"Being honored with the President's Circle Award is recognition for our commitment to high-quality, cost effective healthcare," said Dave Richer, chief executive officer of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts. "Working together as a team, our staff has demonstrated a genuine concern for our patients' satisfaction by always trying to provide whatever it takes for a successful outcome. I applaud our staff and take great pride in accepting this award on behalf of our physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and all of the hospital staff."