Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Join us for a radiation oncology seminar on Jan. 16 at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge! 🌟 Topic: Bridging Preclinical Success to Clinical Practice in FLASH Radiation Therapy Emil Schüler, PhD from MD Anderson will explore the groundbreaking "FLASH effect," its preclinical advancements, and strategies for clinical implementation. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Hogstrom. Don’t miss this insightful event! Mary Bird Perkins partners with Physics & Astronomy LSU in a renowned program designed to prepare students for careers in Medical Physics.

Join Us for a Radiation Oncology Seminar on Friday, January 17! 🌟 Topic: Tackling the Dosimetric and Technological Challenges in FLASH Radiation Therapy Discover the groundbreaking potential of FLASH radiation therapy in cancer treatment! Join Emil Schüler, PhD from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center as he dives into the challenges and advancements in this ultra-high dose rate treatment. This seminar is hosted by Kenneth Hogstrom, PhD. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of cancer care! Mary Bird Perkins partners with Physics & Astronomy LSU in a renowned program designed to prepare students for careers in Medical Physics.

2024—What an incredible year! 🎉 Thanks to YOU—our amazing community, supporters, and partners—we’ve accomplished so much this year. Together, we’ve created hope, healing, and support for those on their cancer journeys. 💕 Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🥂 Let’s keep making strides together in the fight against cancer. ✨

Make your year-end gift count! ✨ As 2024 comes to a close, you have the opportunity to bring hope, healing and life-changing care to those facing cancer. Your generosity will help support our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Why Give Before December 31? 👉 Your donation will make a difference today for someone battling cancer. 👉 Year-end contributions may qualify for a tax deduction. 👉 Together, we can start 2025 with renewed hope and strength. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact. Your gift will allow us to continue to provide cutting-edge treatment and compassionate care to every patient who needs us. Will you help us finish the year strong? Donate now at marybird.org/giving.

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at Mary Bird Perkins! Our teams in Covington and Gonzales have been spreading holiday cheer with festive outfits, caroling, and even a little holiday music from Jennifer, one of our talented clinical research nurses. 🎶🎁 Wishing you a season filled with joy, love, and warmth! 💕

A special thank you to Meredith Bechac MS, RD, LDN, for leading a festive food demonstration featuring Holiday Nog from Califia Farms and gluten-free sugar cookies from Sweet Loren's. 💚🍪 Meredith’s creativity and dedication ensure that our patients can enjoy delicious and inclusive options, bringing a little extra joy to the season. Thank you, Meredith, for making the holidays brighter for our patients! ❤️

That's a wrap on Live Well 2024! 🎉 Through Live Well screening events, Mary Bird Perkins brought free cancer screenings and vital health resources straight to the communities we serve across Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi. In 2024, we screened over 900 people for cancer, advancing our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through early detection. Nearly half of those screened were uninsured, highlighting the critical need for community-focused events and lifesaving care. Thank you to our generous donors, partners and Prevention on the Go team for making it possible! ❤️ To learn more about our 2024 Live Well events and see what's to come in 2025, visit https://lnkd.in/gimbwAwN

🎉 Congratulations to Vera Hendrix, MD for being named one of the Northshore’s 40 Under 40 by Edge of the Lake Magazine! 🏆 Dr. Hendrix, one of our talented breast surgical oncologists at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, is the only oncology fellowship-trained breast surgeon on the Northshore. Her clinical expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care make this recognition well-deserved. We’re so proud of Dr. Hendrix for this incredible achievement and her dedication to improving the lives of those in our community. Read Dr. Hendrix's feature here: https://lnkd.in/ggpga452

Our care goes beyond medicine. Survivorship programs, like tai chi led by cancer survivor Shelley Ford, help patients and survivors rebuild strength, agility and find peace. 🧘♀️💪 Dr. Genevieve Maronge and Dr. Vera Hendrix, along with the entire Mary Bird Perkins team, are committed to addressing the whole person-mind, body and spirit. Through offerings like tai chi, yoga and support groups, we provide resources to help those impacted by cancer heal in every way. See some moments from our tai chi classes and learn more about Shelley by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gGarQwGn

Big congratulations to Scott Miller, APR, Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations at Mary Bird Perkins, on graduating from the Leadership Baton Rouge Class of 2024! 👏 Leadership Baton Rouge, a BRAC program founded in 1985, equips professionals with the tools to make a lasting impact in our community. With over 1,400 graduates shaping boards, commissions, and public offices, this program fosters leadership across key areas like education, healthcare, arts, and economic development. We're proud of Scott for embracing this opportunity to grow as a leader and continue making a difference in our region!