About the Arkansas Proton Center
Proton Center of Arkansas
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health and Proton International are bringing the most advanced cancer treatment available today to Arkansas – proton beam radiation therapy.
An Arkansas First
The new Proton Center of Arkansas will be the first in the state and one of only 41 nationwide to offer this highly targeted radiation therapy that uses protons instead of x-rays to attack cancerous tumors.
Proton Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
Proton therapy is the most advanced form of radiation treatment that delivers a pencil-thin beam of proton energy to the precise site of a cancerous tumor.
Learn MoreThe Proton Center of Arkansas Cyclotron Placement
An aerial view of the Proton Center of Arkansas having it’s cyclotron craned in through the roof and set on October 20, 2022 on the UAMS campus in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Proton Center News
Proton Radiation Physicist Joins UAMS Department of Radiation Oncology
Wen Chien Hsi, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor of physics specializing in proton beam radiation therapy. Hsi will work in the Proton Center of Arkansas, a partnership of UAMS, Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International that will provide…
Read moreCyclotron for State’s First Proton Center Arrives at UAMS
Completion of a $65 million expanded University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Radiation Oncology Center that will house Arkansas’ first Proton Center marked an important milestone Oct. 20 with the arrival and installation of the Proton Center’s cyclotron, a type of particle accelerator that serves as a key piece of equipment. “UAMS is proud…
Read moreUAMS Breaks Ground on New Radiation Oncology Center, Will House First Proton Center in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today on an expanded Radiation Oncology Center, which will be home to Arkansas’ first Proton Center. The Radiation Oncology Center, part of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, already offers cutting-edge technologies to provide the latest radiation treatments. It will continue to provide those…
Read moreThe Proton Center of Arkansas Partners
UAMS is excited to be able to offer this advanced treatment to cancer patients in Arkansas and surrounding areas.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s, Inc. is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas’ 703,000 children.
Baptist Health
Baptist Health is Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization with more than 200 points of access.
Proton International
Proton International has an experienced team dedicated to bringing proton therapy to patients.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is Arkansas’ leading cancer research and treatment center.