Building a proton therapy center at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas, created big challenges. The cyclotron weighs as much as a fully loaded Boeing 757, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
Building proton therapy center creates big challenges
The cyclotron at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy weighs as much as a fully loaded Boeing 757, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
November 14, 2018
Recent Posts
Designing for Distraction: Benefits for Children, Families
Designers who can incorporate distractions into pediatric healthcare facilities can help children and families successfully navigate healthcare journeys.
Staffing and Consolidation Reshape Outpatient Facility Strategies
Labor shortages and health system consolidation are driving new approaches to outpatient facility planning.
Adams Health Network Falls Victim to Phishing Attack
Adams Health Network does not have any evidence that the attacker was seeking patient information.
Ventilation and Filtering for Infection Control
Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.
ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood Hospital
The hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.