NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Cooley Dickinson Hospital has received the American Heart Association's 2025 "Get With The Guidelines" quality achievement award for excellence in stroke care, earning the program's highest distinction-- Gold Plus.

The award recognizes the hospital’s success in aligning patient care with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines through the AHA’s in-hospital program.

“The Get with the Guidelines award is a true reflection of the dedication and effort of our entire team, who go above and beyond national guidelines to set their own high standards in stroke care,” said Sundeep Shukla, MD, MBA, FACEP, associate chief medical officer at Cooley Dickinson.

EMS and Stroke Program Coordinator Ben Hogan, BS, EMT-Paramedic, said the achievement “reflects our ong

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