The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center

What The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center does

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center (HLRCC) is an independently incorporated, not-for-profit outpatient cancer center located at 1075 Chase Parkway in Waterbury, Connecticut. Established in 2002 as a joint venture between Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center (formerly Saint Mary's Hospital) and Waterbury Hospital, the center operates from a 40,000 square-foot freestanding facility that consolidated the two hospitals' outpatient radiation oncology departments and relocated local medical oncology private practices onto a single campus. The center is named for the late Harold Leever, whose $2 million gift represented the largest single benefaction in its founding.

HLRCC delivers comprehensive outpatient cancer care spanning radiation therapy, chemotherapy, PET/CT imaging, cancer screening, and survivorship support. Its core technology stack includes two Elekta Agility linear accelerators with on-board conebeam CT, a GE Discovery MI DR PET/CT system (installed 2018) that reduces patient radiation exposure by more than 50 percent, Pinnacle treatment planning, 4D CT simulation, HDR brachytherapy with MammoSite, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT/SRS, the IMPAC Mosaiq integrated oncology management system, and MIM Maestro with deformable image registration. Sub-brands include the NAPBC-accredited Breast Center of Greater Waterbury, the Stepping Forward Survivorship Program, the Reflections Boutique, and the 4,000 sq. ft. PET/CT Imaging Center (opened 2006). The center is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, whose physicians see patients onsite.

Revenue is generated principally through insurance reimbursement for clinical services, with HLRCC participating in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, HealthyCT, Medicaid, Medicare, Oxford, and United. Secondary revenue and support come from philanthropic donations through the Tree of Life commemorative program, the Circle of Life sculpture program, planned giving, the Stepping Forward Survivorship Fund, and the Indigent Care Fund. Patient acquisition is community-led, driven by physician referrals from Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center and Waterbury Hospital, community screening events, and partnerships with organizations such as the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Specific service pricing is not publicly disclosed; financial counseling and indigent care applications are reviewed against Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Name

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center

Legal name

Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center

Website

https://leevercancercenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is a not-for-profit, freestanding outpatient cancer center in Waterbury, CT, jointly operated by Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center and Waterbury Hospital. It provides radiation therapy, chemotherapy, PET/CT imaging, breast care, and survivorship services to greater Waterbury area cancer patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Cancer Care

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC), Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB), Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ)

Keywords

• Outpatient cancer care
• Radiation oncology services
• PET/CT imaging
• Breast cancer treatment
• Chemotherapy infusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Outpatient Cancer Care Services: Freestanding outpatient cancer center providing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, PET/CT imaging, and related cancer care services. Revenue generated through patient treatments, procedures, and imaging services billed to insurance providers and patients
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Participates with major insurance payers including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Connecticare, HealthyCT, Medicaid, Medicare, Oxford, and United. Services billed through standard medical billing processes
3. Philanthropic Donations: Accepts charitable donations through Tree of Life commemorative stones ($2,500+), Circle of Life sculptures ($500+), planned giving, and general donations. Includes Stepping Forward Survivorship Fund and Indigent Care Fund

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is a freestanding outpatient cancer center providing comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services. It delivers chemotherapy, advanced radiation therapy modalities (IMRT, VMAT, SBRT/SRS, HDR/MammoSite), PET/CT imaging, breast cancer care, cancer screening, and supportive services through a multidisciplinary team. The center operates as a joint venture partnership between Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center and Waterbury Hospital, with Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven providers also practicing on site.

Product overview

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center operates as a comprehensive freestanding outpatient cancer care facility providing integrated diagnostic, treatment, and support services. The center offers a unified portfolio of cancer care services organized around core treatment modalities: Cancer Treatment Services (chemotherapy and radiation therapy including IMRT/VMAT, SRBT/SRS, HDR/MammoSite, and hypofractionation), PET/CT Imaging using GE Discovery MI DR technology, the NAPBC-accredited Breast Center of Greater Waterbury, and Cancer Screening Services. These clinical services are complemented by the Stepping Forward Survivorship Program, Reflections Boutique, and Support Services including nursing, social work, financial counseling, nutrition, and support groups. Digital engagement is facilitated through the Patient Portal, AWARE Newsletter, and Cancer Conversations Podcast series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breast Center of Greater Waterbury: A breast center 'without walls' providing comprehensive care for patients with breast disorders, both benign and malignant. Has received NAPBC three-year full accreditation.
• Reflections Boutique
• Stepping Forward Survivorship Program
• PET/CT Imaging Center

Products and services

• Cancer Treatment Services Comprehensive outpatient cancer treatment offering chemotherapy and radiation therapy modalities including hypofractionation, IMRT/VMAT, SRBT/SRS, and HDR/MammoSite for adult cancer patients in the greater Waterbury, CT region.
• PET/CT Imaging Advanced Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography imaging using GE Discovery MI DR technology for cancer diagnosis, disease staging, treatment planning, and monitoring. Offered via F18 FDG, F18 PSMA, Cerianna, and NetSpot scan types.
• Breast Center of Greater Waterbury NAPBC-accredited comprehensive breast care program offering multidisciplinary coordination, education, support, and treatment for benign and malignant breast disorders through breast imaging, surgical coordination, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
• Cancer Screening Services Preventive cancer screening following evidence-based guidelines for colorectal, lung, skin, head and neck, and gender-specific cancers, available to at-risk and average-risk adults in the greater Waterbury community.
• Radiation Therapy Advanced radiation therapy delivered via two Elekta Agility linear accelerators with on-board conebeam CT imaging, offering IMRT, VMAT, SBRT/SRS, HDR brachytherapy with MammoSite, and hypofractionation protocols.
• Stepping Forward Survivorship Program Post-treatment survivorship program providing personalized care plans, disease prevention strategies, physical therapy, nutritional guidance, and emotional support for cancer survivors.
• Patient Support Services Comprehensive psychosocial and clinical support including oncology nursing, social work, financial counseling, registered dietitian services, pastoral counseling, support groups, and patient resource library for cancer patients and families.
• Reflections Boutique Free wig and head-covering resource for women experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment, offering wigs, hats, and head coverings with personalized fittings.

Quantifiable outcome

• PET/CT diagnostic sensitivity significantly improved with new technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• American Cancer SocietymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2025Ongoing partnership with Relay For Life events. Received 'Beacon of Hope' award in 2025 for longstanding support. Partnership provides community cancer awareness and fundraising initiatives.
• Studio Q ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 May 2025Architecture firm working on HLRCC building expansion project since 2018. Current project involves comprehensive refresh including new modern steel canopy, healing gardens redesign, and interior refresh inspired by HLRCC flame logo.
• Trinity Health of New England Oncology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Joint partnership between Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center (formerly Saint Mary's Hospital) and Waterbury Hospital to create a freestanding outpatient cancer center. Trinity Health provides oncology physicians and participates in cancer care delivery at the facility.
• Waterbury HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Joint partnership between Waterbury Hospital and Trinity Health of New England Oncology Center to create The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. Waterbury Hospital provides medical staff and participates in cancer care delivery.
• Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New HavenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven has providers seeing patients at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, providing access to Yale Cancer Center expertise and clinical trials in the community setting.
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)coreOthersThe Breast Center of Greater Waterbury has been granted three-year full accreditation by NAPBC. NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to quality care and monitoring of outcomes for breast disease patients.
• Greater Waterbury YMCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to offer free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA exercise program for cancer survivors. YMCA provides 12-week wellness program including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises.
• Quilts That CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaterbury-based nonprofit that makes and donates quilts to cancer patients. Over 100 volunteers have donated over 7,000 quilts to individuals at 19 Connecticut facilities including HLRCC.
• Ann's PlaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity-based cancer support organization providing comfort, support, and resources. Provides professional counseling, support groups, wellness activities, and educational resources at no charge for HLRCC patients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven: Yale New Haven Health's NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and HLRCC's referral partner. Comparable in offering multidisciplinary oncology, radiation, and PET/CT; broader academic scope and clinical trials portfolio but operates from a tertiary, inpatient-anchored base.
• Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute: Large integrated system operating community cancer centers across central/northern Connecticut. Comparable care delivery (chemo, radiation, imaging, survivorship) but multiple sites, deeper system support, and broader tertiary reach into HLRCC's catchment edge.

Direct peers

• Waterbury Radiation Oncology Associates: The private radiation oncology practice group onsite at HLRCC with three board-certified radiation oncologists — directly comparable radiation therapy delivery for the same catchment area.
• Connecticut Oncology Group: Private medical oncology practice group operating within HLRCC's affiliated physician ecosystem — directly comparable hematology/oncology ambulatory services with shared patient access to radiation and PET/CT at the center.

Regional players

• Bridgeport Hospital Park Avenue Medical Center: Yale New Haven Health outpatient campus offering multidisciplinary cancer care in greater Bridgeport — comparable freestanding outpatient oncology model within Connecticut.
• Middlesex Health Cancer Center: Connecticut-based multidisciplinary cancer program (Middletown) with radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast center, and survivorship — directly comparable freestanding outpatient model serving a similar-sized catchment.
• Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Cancer Care: Hartford HealthCare community hospital cancer program in northwest Connecticut providing outpatient chemotherapy, radiation, and screening — comparable size and community oncology positioning.
• Hartford Hospital Radiation Oncology: Hartford Hospital's outpatient radiation program offering IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and HDR — directly overlapping HLRCC's core radiation oncology technology stack and serving an adjacent catchment area.
• Stamford Health Bennett Cancer Center: Stamford Health's flagship outpatient cancer program offering radiation, medical oncology, breast services, and clinical trials in Connecticut — directly comparable scope and freestanding outpatient positioning.
• Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital: Nuvance Health's community cancer program serving western Connecticut within ~30 minutes of HLRCC's reach. Comparable outpatient oncology, radiation, and screening services anchored in a community hospital footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz90TSgaV96CISpeHVN01TQ?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/Leever-Cancer-Center-153539171338121
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harold-leever-regional-cancer
• Instagraminstagram.com/leevercancercenter

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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