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

Prostate Cancer Prevention Playbook

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Just saying that much, you can almost sense men around the world puckering at what's sure to come next: A recommendation for prostate cancer screening. But men, fear not. Testing for prostate cancer consists simply of a blood test and a brief physical examination. It takes less than 10 minutes and can save your life. With prostate cancer ranking as the second leading cause of cancer death... Read More

Local Boy Scouts donate to the IU Health Proton Theapy Center

The Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center would like to recognize Jake Babcock and the members of Boy Scout Troop 121 for the beatification project at the center’s Patient Resource Facility.

For the past year, Jake Babcock has worked tirelessly to demonstrate his ability to plan, organize, lead and manage a service project that he hopes will lead to his being named an Eagle Scout. Jake, along with members of Troop 121 and their... Read More

IU Health Proton Therapy Center names new medical director

Bloomington, IN – The Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center (formerly Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute) has named James ("Jay") Douglas, MD, MS, as medical director. He also assumes the role as newly created position of deputy director of IU Cyclotron Operations, which generates the proton beam used to treat patients at the center, and is on the faculty of the IU School of Medicine.

Dr. Douglas brings significant experience to... Read More

MPRI is now Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center

Bloomington, IN – Today, the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (MPRI) formally announced its name change to the Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center. In 2010, Clarian Health, one of MPRI's parent organizations, announced the decision to clearly define its mission and statewide focus by uniting its hospitals and affiliated services under one identity – Indiana University Health. Because of MPRI's affiliation with Clarian Health,... Read More