IU Health Proton Therapy Center Honored with a 2011 Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction Award

Bloomington, IN –The Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center in Bloomington, Ind., was presented the 2011 Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction award by Morehead Associates.

The Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction is awarded annually to clients who have reached and sustained the 90th percentile on their employee surveys in 2011. These successful healthcare organizations are recognized for their knowledge that one of the most... Read More

Proton Therapy - American Student Radio

Indiana University School of Journalism student Julie Meek produced a segment on proton therapy for American Student Radio. Follow the link to hear the clip. ... Read More

IU Health Proton Therapy Center Brings Protons to More Children

Bloomington, IN –The Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center in Bloomington, Ind., becomes the first proton center in the country to simultaneously treat children under anesthesia in two treatment rooms. The increase in the Center's ability to treat additional anesthesia cases makes it possible to deliver this treatment to more children with cancers/tumors of the head, neck, and spine. The IU Health Proton Therapy Center provides... Read More

A Happy Workplace

When trying to determine a place to receive a health care service such as lab work or X-rays, do you choose a place based on the outward appearance of the building? Or do you choose a place with great customer service? While a newer building may have the most up-to-date equipment, if the staff is not friendly, why would you want to go back? ... Read More

Super baskets cheer kids at IU Health Proton Therapy Center

With ziplining, concerts and untold celebrity sightings, downtown Indianapolis is no doubt filled with excitement as fans eagerly await Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI. But on Wednesday, volunteers brought a little of that excitement to some children at the IU Health Proton Therapy Center in the form of gift baskets filled with games, books, sports memorabilia and more. ... Read More

Ivy Tech Bloomington Selected as Finalist for National Community College Futures Assembly Award

BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus has been competitively selected as a finalist to present at the annual Community College Futures Assembly on the conference theme, “Leading through Innovation,” in Orlando, Fla. from January 28-31, 2012. Ivy Tech Bloomington’s program, “Nation’s First Proton Therapy Specialist Certifications” was selected among nine other community college finalists, nationwide, in contest for the prestigious Bellwether Award for Workforce Development. ... Read More

Nursing group creates student community

The Indiana University Student Nurses Association completed a service project at Jill's House, a housing facility for IU Health Proton Therapy Center patients. To learn more about their experience, check out the article. ... Read More

Former IU radiation oncology chairman dies

INDIANAPOLIS -- James G. Morphis II, M.D., 62, a leader at the Indiana University School of Medicine died unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 30. Dr. Morphis lead the Indiana University Department of Radiation Oncology as interim chair from November 2004 until he was named chair and William A. Mitchell Professor of Radiation Oncology in April 2006. ... Read More

Ohio River Valley Chapter of the AAPM Announces New Officers

IU Health Proton Therapy Center Senior Medical Physicist Chris Allgower is names president-elect 2012 for the Ohio River Valley Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine ... Read More

IU Health Proton Therapy Center Reaccredited by AAAASF

The Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center was reaccredited by American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). The Proton Therapy Center has demonstrated its commitment to patient safety by gaining accreditation from AAAASF, recognized nationally as the “Gold Standard” in accreditation. As part of our mission to provide the best possible care for our patients, we continually strive for excellence.... Read More