Connecticut’s first proton therapy center opens in Wallingford

A new chapter in cancer care is beginning in Connecticut with the opening of the state’s first proton therapy center in Wallingford.

The facility is the result of a collaboration between Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health and Proton International. Health leaders say the center will expand access to advanced cancer treatment for patients across the state.

Dr. Adam Boruchov, physician-in-chief of Hartford HealthCare’s Cancer Institute, discussed the significance of the new center, the partnership that made it possible and his vision for the future of cancer care in Connecticut.

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About Connecticut Proton

Connecticut Proton represents a groundbreaking partnership between Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare; Connecticut’s two premier health systems—bringing together decades of trusted expertise, academic excellence, and clinical innovation under one roof.

By combining the strength of leading cancer specialists, comprehensive specialty institutes, and state-of-the-art proton therapy technology, Connecticut Proton offers patients access to world-class cancer care close to home, with a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes while preserving quality of life throughout the treatment journey.