Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center follows the latest protocols and uses the most advanced equipment for detection and treatment to fight cancer. With a combination of the most sophisticated technology and techniques available, along with a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of medical and social services, we provide an integrative team approach to cancer care harold leever

The idea for The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center was born in 1995, when both Saint Mary’s Hospital and Waterbury Hospital were facing the need to replace aging radiation oncology equipment and upgrade their cancer care facilities. It was decided that the best way to accomplish this goal was to combine forces to build a new off-site, state-of-the-art facility.

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center opened its doors in 2002 as a world-class, comprehensive cancer center providing coordinated and enhanced services to cancer patients and families of greater Waterbury.

The project merged the two hospitals’ outpatient radiation oncology departments, upgraded equipment, enhanced technology and services and relocated local medical oncology private practices into The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. In addition, the American Cancer Society has located a Patient Resource Office in The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. We are grateful for the vision, talent, energy, commitment and financial generosity that has made it possible for us to pursue our singular goal: serving cancer patients and their families.

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is named for the late Harold Leever, whose involvement with worthwhile organizations through the years contributed so much to the health, education, and welfare of area residents. Mr. Leever’s $2 million gift to the cancer center made him the largest single benefactor of the facility. Thanks to his generosity, combined with the support of our partner hospitals Saint Mary’s Hospital and Waterbury Hospital, corporate sponsors, individuals, and the community, The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center will touch the lives of countless more people for years to come.

If you are interested in joining the staff of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, you may want to contact us regarding employment opportunities. The Radiation Oncology Department employs Medical Receptionists, Medical Assistants, Oncology Certified Nurses, Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Dieticians and Social Workers. If you would like to forward a resume, please fax it to the attention of Deborah Parkinson, Operations Director, 203-575-5562 or email: dparkinson@leevercancercenter.org. The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center prides itself on hiring dedicated and caring professionals who are accredited at the highest possible level.