Healthcare Excellence
Healthcare Excellence
Highlighted by two major hospitals, Waterbury is a regional center for medical and mental health services – providing vital primary and specialty care access to residents across the region.
Saint Mary's Hospital
In Waterbury since its founding in 1907, Saint Mary’s Hospital is the second-largest private employer in the City. Saint Mary’s joined Trinity Health New England in 2016, which included an investment commitment of $275 million for capital projects and other programmatic investments benefitting the five-hospital group. The integrated system is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Saint Mary’s Hospital continues to be a pioneer in the Waterbury region, expanding its network of medical services, forging alliances with key healthcare partners and investing in new ways to enhance care access – including robotic surgery innovations, 3D imaging systems, and a new comprehensive center for Multiple Sclerosis.
Among its many accreditations and certifications, Saint Mary’s Hospital has received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for top quality care, safety and patient satisfaction. Saint Mary’s is one of only seven hospitals in Connecticut to receive this rating, placing it among the top 25 percent of hospitals rated by CMS nationwide.
Saint Mary's Hospital 
Saint Mary's Hospital UConn Health Waterbury Hospital
Beginning in 1890, Waterbury Hospital has served as a trusted anchor for families across the region and a vital part of the city's identity. That legacy continues today, in partnership with UConn Health.
UConn Health Waterbury Hospital provides a wide range of services for more than 350,000 patients – including primary care, emergency and acute care, specialty services, and home-based care – and is the first member of the UConn Health Community Network.
The Community Network – which connects local care to the capabilities and support of Connecticut's only public academic medical center – includes UConn Health Waterbury Hospital, UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, and UConn Health Waterbury Health at Home. Launched in 2026, the Community Network is designed to grow thoughtfully over time to include additional communities seeking long-term stability and connection to the academic expertise of the University of Connecticut and UConn Health.
City of Waterbury 
UConn Health Waterbury Hospital Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center
Leever Cancer Center A joint partnership between Saint Mary’s Hospital and Waterbury Hospital, the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is a comprehensive facility with board-certified oncologists dedicated to cancer diagnosis and treatment using the most advanced technology.
Leever Cancer Center, which opened in 2002, merges the two hospitals' outpatient radiation oncology providers, equipment, technology and services into one world-class experience for patients.
Connecting Local Students to Healthcare Providers
Many initiatives are giving Waterbury area students access to local opportunities in healthcare. For example, the UConn Waterbury campus is designated as a center of excellence for Allied Health Sciences; students interested in pursuing an Allied Health Sciences degree can do so right in Downtown Waterbury. In addition, Saint Mary's Hospital recently expanded its partnership with Waterbury Promise – a non-profit organization dedicated to college and career support for Waterbury high students – by offering mentorship and individualized guidance for selected scholars.
On multiple fronts, both local hospitals – Saint Mary’s Hospital and UConn Health Waterbury Hospital – are working with Waterbury higher education institutions UConn Waterbury, Post University, and CT State Naugatuck Valley to align curriculum and course offerings to drive workforce readiness and the overarching needs of the local healthcare industry.
CT State Naugatuck Valley
