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01/09/2026

Did you miss this morning’s first Patient Chime Story on News 104.5 WOKV?

Audrey and her mother, Sue, share their proton‑therapy journey all the way from Australia—an experience that inspired the creation and naming of Aud’s chime. Hear the spotlight of their story from this morning at this link: https://bit.ly/3LxQZyS

To hear their full interview and read their story, click here: https://bit.ly/4jyJ7tx

01/09/2026

In 2026, we are celebrating 20 years of treating patients with proton therapy.
As the 5th proton center to open in the United States, and the first proton therapy facility in the Southeast US, we have helped more than 12,000 patients around the world achieve excellent success and quality of life. Throughout this year, we will publish special 20th Anniversary Editions of our Precision e-newsletter.

Here is the first special edition newsletter, highlighting our progress in proton therapy, patient chime stories and 20th anniversary events: https://bit.ly/49tY2k2


UF Health University of Florida Health Cancer Institute UF Health Jacksonville UF Health North UF Health St. Johns UF Health Central Florida University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville UF College of Medicine

Dear Alumni, Friends and Supporters, In 2026 we proudly mark the 20th anniversary of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. Over the past two decades, our Institute has been at the forefront of advancing cancer treatment, offering hope and healing to thousands of patients and their families. A prom...

01/08/2026

Tune in to WOKV Jacksonville’s Morning News at 9:30 a.m. every Friday in 2026 to hear Chime Stories – the personal reflections of our alumni patients who rang Aud’s Chime when they completed treatment. Thanks to our patients, morning show host Rich Jones, the production team at WOKV and Cox Media Group for making it possible.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3YyGH4C

News 104.5 WOKV Cox Media Group

01/07/2026

New Year, New You! Start 2026 by putting your well‑being first—schedule a cancer screening today.

Spotting issues early gives you more choices and healthier outcomes. Ask your doctor which tests fit your age, health history, and risk. Feel ready for the year ahead! Find out about UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and why we are on a mission to help patients in Jacksonville and around the world beat cancer and live life to the fullest: https://bit.ly/49JXE2f

01/05/2026

🫶 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 🫶

A wide range of treatment options are key for people with gynecological cancers like cervical cancer. At UF Health Proton Therapy Institute we have many options available including our newest addition - brachytherapy.
Find out about all your options right here in Jacksonville, as well as the multidisciplinary care approach we offer our patients: https://bit.ly/4psw8Lo

Gynecologic cancer can be treated with proton therapy at the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute with precision and a low risk of side effects.

01/02/2026

"When I was a patient, I remember hearing other families come back and share their stories at (patient) lunch. I always thought, ‘One day, I want to be one of them.’ So, it means a lot to be here today, 10 years later celebrating the 10-year anniversary and turning 18, hopefully giving a bit of hope to others." - Louis A.

Read this 18 year old's story and words of encouragement to other young cancer survivors: https://bit.ly/3N2EWu3

12/31/2025

Happy New Year to the community of patients, caregivers and families who we have been honored to care for throughout this past year. We wish you all the best as we move forward in 2026!

12/30/2025

Our Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner's are amazing! APRN's play a critical role in supporting patients, especially once treatment is completed. Thank you to our Survivorship team of radiation oncology nurse practitioners which includes Teena Burchianti, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, OCN®, Jacey Hebert, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC™ and Kerri Copeland Jarrell, APRN.

Find out more about our Expert Staff: https://bit.ly/49qCyWw

12/29/2025

Join us in giving a gift of hope!

Your gift to the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute ensures our patients receive compassionate care and leading-edge cancer treatment in a warm, compassionate environment. Make your gift by Dec. 31 to receive a charitable deduction this year!

Give today at UFgive.to/proton

12/25/2025

We are closed for the holiday and will return on Monday, December 29th.

Warm wishes for a peaceful and healthy holiday season!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute!

As the year comes to a close, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with good health and the moments that bring you happiness. Please take a moment to read this message from our Executive Director, Kristin Heath, and find out what we are looking forward to in the New Year: https://bit.ly/4pJUuBg

12/23/2025

Thank you to Santa Joe & Mrs. Claus, for stopping by on their sleigh to visit the children here at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. It was a special event that made everyone smile!

🙏 Thank you also to our dedicated pediatric team and all the people who made this event possible: Donors to the Children's Fund, Judy N., Florida Proton staff, Xhildiana Photography, LLC., Reba Barkley, Realtor - Davidson Realty, Inc., Amazing Face Painting by Linda Jacksonville FL, and Mary Kathryn at MK’s Cookie Creations