Celebrating Dr. Elizabeth Rinehart’s National Recognition

We are honored to share that Dr. Elizabeth Rinehart, Chair and Medical Director of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department at Waterbury Hospital, has been selected as one of only ten physicians nationwide to receive the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) program.

This prestigious award is presented each year to Cancer Liaison Physicians who show exceptional leadership and dedication to the quality and coordination of cancer care. These physicians play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards within their cancer programs and in supporting the CoC’s mission to improve patient outcomes and strengthen care coordination.

Dr. Rinehart’s expertise, commitment, and leadership have been instrumental in advancing cancer care excellence at Waterbury Hospital. This recognition reflects not only her personal dedication but also the strength of the multidisciplinary teams she works with every day.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rinehart on this well-deserved national honor. Her work continues to inspire excellence in cancer care.