Heywood Healthcare

Heywood Healthcare is an independent, community-owned non-profit healthcare system based in Gardner, Massachusetts, serving the North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire regions. The system's core facilities include Heywood Hospital, a 134-bed acute care facility, and Athol Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital. Beyond acute care, the organization operates the Heywood Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician network, and the Quabbin Retreat, which focuses on behavioral health and substance misuse services. Heywood Healthcare provides a comprehensive range of medical services including emergency care, surgical services, maternity care, and outpatient diagnostics. In 2023, the system initiated a Chapter 11 restructuring process to address financial challenges and ensure the long-term sustainability of its community-focused healthcare mission.