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12/18/2025

Today we hosted our annual holiday party for the children currently going through proton therapy, featuring a visit from Santa Joe! So, we asked Carey, our Child Life Specialist, "Why are holiday celebrations and events so important for the children here for treatment?"

Continue here to read her response and more about how she supports children and their families: https://bit.ly/3YySy2w

🎁 Stay tuned for photos 📸 from today's special visit from Santa Joe! 🎅 🤶

12/17/2025

Blog Spot: From making sure the caregiver doesn’t overwhelm themselves to making care-filled arrangements for the patient with cancer, here are some tips from our team and cancer survivors to help you enjoy the holiday moments - https://bit.ly/4564Zqd

12/16/2025

Our physicians, staff and patients have been busy the past few months. Check out our Proton News Roundup including a donation from Santa Joe, the Jaguars Crucial Catch Night and research presented at the national ASTRO conference: https://bit.ly/4pJsZI6

12/15/2025

Over their 67 years of marriage, Joy and Harvey have shared countless journeys. When they faced cancer, they turned to UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and found not only advanced treatment, but a community that cared for them like family. Their story reminds us of what’s possible when exceptional care meets compassion: https://bit.ly/44uu5io

12/12/2025

Save the Date - Thursday, Jan 22, 2026!
Thriving After Breast Cancer: A Day of Hope & Healing

Breast cancer survivors are invited to join us for an inspiring day designed to uplift and empower those still on their journey. This event will feature UF Health Proton Therapy Institute breast cancer experts and discussions of survivorship care and mindfulness, as well as a resource fair full of information. This event is being funded/financially supported by Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.

Mark the date on your calendar and check back soon for registration info on our Event Calendar: https://www.floridaproton.org/newsletter

12/11/2025

It has been an amazing year partnering with Art with a Heart in Healthcare allowing us to integrate arts into healthcare to improve patient well-being. Through generous donations, every Thursday, our lobby welcomed patients and caregivers to the art table to explore their creative sides or just have a conversation.

🎨 Monday, December 15th will be the last day of our art table for 2025. So, come by and make something to remember this year. We hope to continue this partnership in 2026!

12/10/2025

Congratulations to some of our latest graduates from UF Health Proton Therapy Institute! We wish you all the best as you enjoy this holiday season with family and friends.

Thank you, also, to the caregivers who supported their loved ones each day of treatment. Find out how caregivers can care for themselves while still supporting their loved ones: https://bit.ly/4a9zy1D

12/10/2025

The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presented their annual holiday concert once again in our festive lobby! Thank you to these talented musicians and their instructors who put together this uplifting concert for our patients and staff!

Duval County Public Schools

12/08/2025

At the Oct. 12th Jacksonville Jaguars game, the NFL partnered with the UF Health Cancer Institute and invited some of their most brave patients — children with cancer — to the field to be honored.

At the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, we are honored to be a part of these superheroes’ cancer journey, who have fought or are fighting cancer with their families by their side. Click here to read about a few of our super patients that participated in the NFL’s Crucial Catch event with the Jaguars: https://bit.ly/4a2OXAX

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Several children were honored at the 2025 Crucial Catch game with the Jacksonville Jaguars

12/05/2025

Decorations are up at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute for the holiday season! While many patients are away from home for the holidays for cancer treatments, it is our goal to create a sense of normalcy and a festive spirit for everyone while they are here. Check out these snapshots of our holiday spirit in full swing!

12/04/2025

Have you shared what it was like to receive proton therapy treatment at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute with your family and friends? If so, consider taking a moment to share your thoughts in a Google review so more people can have the information they need to make informed decisions about their cancer treatment.

Click here to leave a quick review: https://bit.ly/4rC0A8d

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12/03/2025

The International Journal of Particle Therapy December Edition is their first Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Particle Therapy Special Issue!

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute's medical physics team is included in this, as they publish their work on "Auto-IniCheck," a program that helps automatically detect errors in treatment planning before final review by a patient's physician. This check is not only improving radiation safety, it accelerates access to care. Find out how this program is saving time and optimizing cancer treatment plans: https://bit.ly/4asE3o0