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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is opening a new cancer center, the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, which will provide comprehensive care to patients. The center will feature 65,000 square feet of clinical space and 40,000 square feet of medical offices, offering a full spectrum of care in a comfortable environment. Services will include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, consultative services, surgery, clinical research, and genetic counseling. The center will also have a comprehensive breast center, state-of-the-art imaging and radiation technology, and a full-service laboratory. Patient comfort will be a priority, with an infusion center, cafeteria, and reflection garden. The center is expected to have a major impact on cancer care in New England and will offer access to clinical trials and cutting-edge research through its partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering.

Other key points include:

The Family BirthPlace offers comprehensive care for women with healthy pregnancies and high-risk services.
The hospital has a new orthopedic surgery center opening soon in Southington.
The hospital has achieved a remarkable 42-minute door-to-balloon time for heart attack treatment.
The hospital has been recognized with national awards and has a certified knee and hip replacement program.
* The hospital's cancer program has earned accreditation and the hospital has been designated as a Baby-Friendly birth facility.