Emory Proton Therapy Center

On March 12th, what would have been Yuvi's birthday, our team decorated the cart and kept it out for an extra day to honor him. To the Tiwari familythank you for this gift. We are lucky to have it in our center.

Yuvi's Library lives at Emory Proton Therapy Center, a collection of books pediatric patients can pick out and keep, created in memory of Yuvi Tiwari by the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation . A family that went through the hardest thing imaginable came back to make it a little easier for the kids who come after him.

On March 12th, what would have been Yuvi's birthday, our team decorated the cart and kept it out for an extra day to honor him. To the Tiwari family—thank you for this gift. We are lucky to have it in our center.

Yesterday’s ugly sweater contest brought the energy.

Swipe ➡ for a few highlights and enjoy.

A study published in The Lancet shows a rare combination of benefits with both reduced toxicity and improved survival for patients with oropharyngeal cancer, a type of head and neck cancer. ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wYp6h

Mark McDonald, MD, medical director of the Emory Proton Therapy Center, one of 21 participating sites in the study, says ⬇️

Not every award means something. But this one does.

Dr. Pretesh Patel and Dr. Sagar Patel were named 2025 Top Docs by Atlanta magazine. Chosen by their peers, people who know what great care really looks like behind the scenes.

It’s a quiet kind of excellence. No headline needed. Just decades of trust earned patient by patient, colleague by colleague.

Happy Juneteenth! Join us in commemorating an important part of American history and reflecting on the ongoing fight for the equitable treatment of all.

Tomorrow’s treatments. Today’s comfort.

Today is National Therapy Animal Day, we’re celebrating the calm, connection, and healing presence these animals bring to patients and care teams alike.

At Emory Proton Therapy Center, we know that healing goes beyond the clinical. That’s why we champion compassionate care in every form—including visits from therapy animals.

April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day Audrey Hendler from A Fair Shake for Youth shares how putting therapy pets to work helps improve patients' social, emotion and cognitive functioning.

Great care starts with great experiences.

It’s Patient Experience Week—a time to recognize the people who shape care beyond the clinical.

Every interaction matters. A kind word. A listening ear. A well-timed update. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we make people feel that defines the experience.

At its core, patient experience is about humanity in healthcare.

It’s Administrative Professionals Day—and we’re giving a big, heartfelt shoutout to the real MVPs behind the scenes.

These pros handle everything from scheduling and communication to logistics and last-minute emergencies—with grace, grit, and an uncanny ability to keep things running.

If you work with a rockstar admin, drop their name below and tell us what makes them amazing.

Let’s show them the recognition they deserve.

Volunteers don’t ask for recognition. They show up for the people who need them most—with no agenda other than to help.

They bring smiles, directions, comfort, conversation, and hope.

This week, we’re shining a light on their impact. Whether you’ve been a patient, family member, or staff—chances are, a volunteer made your day just a little brighter.

Drop a comment and tag someone who's made a difference. Let’s give them the spotlight they deserve.