Executive Director’s Message – February 2024
It is with enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings as the new Executive Director at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
Survivor Spotlight: Toni Renna
Toni Renna and her husband Ronald live in The Villages in Central Florida. They are surrounded by friends and a supportive community. It was the fortune of having a friend who had treated his prostate cancer with proton therapy at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute that would change Toni’s own battle with lung cancer.
Kristin A. Heath Appointed As Executive Director of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is pleased to welcome Kristin A. Heath, DBA, MBA, MHA, an accomplished radiation oncology and proton therapy leader, as Executive Director.
Santa Joe McGee’s Visit Brings Joy to Pediatric Patients
An annual tradition returned last December at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute after a three-year pause due to COVID-19. The Institute hosted a holiday party for the children who are here for cancer treatment and their siblings. The main attraction of the event is an appearance from Santa Joe.
Empowering Communities: UF Health Proton Therapy Institute’s Impactful Outreach in 2023
2023 was a busy year for UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, including a dedication to grassroots community outreach. Creating awareness and education on proton therapy’s potential benefits for individuals diagnosed with cancer is one of the goals of the Institute.
UF Health Offers Patients Expertise in the Treatment of Brain Tumors, Head and Neck Cancers
When a tumor is in the highly sensitive region of the brain, central nervous system (CNS), head or neck, preserving the function of nearby healthy organs and tissue is a critical part of the treatment plan.
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Celebrates Staff Achievement Milestones from 2023
In 2023, the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute staff demonstrated a commitment to their professional and academic pursuits, achieving notable milestones. We take pride in recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of some of our dedicated team members.
Survivor Spotlight: Don Girvan
Don Girvan feels he’s been gifted with more time since his diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer and uses the precious gift of life to spend time with family and write novels.
UFHPTI Employee Recognition and Education Fund Is Established
A lifetime investment. That’s how Anthony “Tony” LoBianco describes his choice of prostate cancer treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI). And that’s how he describes his decision to make a philanthropic investment to establish the UFHPTI Employee Recognition and Education Fund.
Proton Therapy News Brief Roundup
Catch up on news and developments at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
- Dr. Bradley Recognized as an Exemplary Teacher
- February is National Cancer Prevention Month
- Encouraging Black Men to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer