Doctors across the United States are rapidly adopting telemedicine as a way to effectively treat patients while mitigating the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly half of physicians surveyed say they are using telemedicine as a result of COVID-19, an increase from 18 percent who reported using telemedicine in 2018.1

The everyday heroes of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute are continuing the organization’s primary mission: dedicated to patient care. Our team members, from those at the frontlines of clinical care to those working behind the scenes to make it possible, have remained steadfast in their commitment to provide life-saving care in the face of adversity. They are an inspiration to us all.

The entire team at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute – people who work behind-the-scenes or on the frontline of patient care – has stepped up and done their part to protect patients and each other by wearing appropriate face coverings, or masks. To honor their service, we asked staff members to share what inspires them in their role as health care professionals. These were recently featured on social media:

Nancy Mendenhall, MD, FASTRO, is the presenter at the next virtual continuing medical education (CME) class being offered by the Institute. 
It’s easy to see why 99 percent of patients say their treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is excellent when you consider the expertise of the physicians and staff who deliver the care.