The Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center in Waterford provides access to expert cancer care and treatment to patients and families in southeastern Connecticut and the surrounding communities.
During the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide care for current and new patients. We have taken several precautionary steps to ensure the health and safety of our patients during their appointments and while receiving treatment. Inside the Care Center, every patient and visitor wears a mask and is triple screened for COVID-19 symptoms. Our physicians and caregivers are also wearing protective masks and are screened for symptoms twice daily. We have modified appointment schedules to maintain safe social distancing and increased rigorous cleaning and sanitization procedures. For patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment, all infusion spaces and treatment machines are carefully cleaned to ensure both safety and comfort. Smilow physicians and caregivers are also accessible through Telehealth “virtual appointments” by telephone or real-time video.
Because a cancer diagnosis can affect every aspect of life for the patient and their loved ones, the Care Center offers many complementary support services, including counseling, support groups and survivorship programs.
