Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

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!

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to consider making a gift to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. ❤️ Through your support and the expertise of our physicians and staff, we have grown to become our state’s leading cancer care organization, with 21 locations across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. We remain 100% focused on cancer and will continue to provide our patients and their families with expert treatment, close to home. You can make an impact on cancer care in many ways, including: ● One-time gift ● Recurring gift ● Gifts of stock ● IRA Charitable Rollover ● Gifts via a Donor Advised Fund ● and more! 🎁 Learn more about the many ways of giving, visit marybird.org/giving today.

⏳ We're down to the final days to support Geaux Grizzly, presented by Taylor Porter! ⏰ Ten dedicated men have been growing their beards all month to help raise funds for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. But only one will claim the title of GRIZZLIEST GUY of 2024! 🏆 Voting closes November 30, so show your support by donating today to back your favorite Grizzly. Each vote also helps provide for local cancer patients by contributing to much-needed cancer support services. 🙏 🔗 Donate now at marybird.org/geaux-grizzly. #GeauxGrizzly #CancerAwareness #MaryBirdPerkins #CancerCare

Thank you to everyone who came out to Live Well Bayou! We were able to complete 258 free cancer screenings for local community members. Prevention and early detection are key for lessening the burden of cancer, so we are happy to help provide the proactive opportunities for our community. Thank you to Cenac Marine Services for sponsoring this impactful event and helping us bring more awareness to the Bayou Region. Together, we’re creating positive change! ✨ #LiveWell #CancerAwareness #CancerScreening #CommunityHealth

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center recently hosted the H.N. Saurage IV Distinguished Lecture Series, welcoming Dr. Maryellen L. Giger, a global leader in medical imaging and artificial intelligence, as this year’s distinguished speaker. Her presentation, "Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging and the Need for MIDRC," explored the transformative role of AI in enhancing diagnostic precision and patient outcomes. The event also celebrated innovation through a competitive poster session, where Physics & Astronomy LSU graduate students showcased groundbreaking research. Congratulations to Lily Dickson and Corrine Vanya (1st place), Nathan Dobranski (2nd place), and Olivia Magneson (3rd place) for their exceptional projects advancing medical physics and imaging technologies. This annual series, supported by the H.N. Saurage IV Family Fund, fosters collaboration and research that elevate cancer care in Louisiana and beyond. Thank you to the Saurage family for their continued generosity and vision! #MaryBirdPerkins #MedicalPhysics

We’re over halfway through the hairiest month of the year, and our Grizzly Guys are still growing strong! 🐻📸 With just over two weeks left to vote, there's still time to show your support for your favorite Grizzly while also helping your local cancer patients. 🎗️ Voting ends November 30, so head to marybird.com/geaux-grizzly to make your pick and support a great cause! Special thanks to Taylor Porter for their support in presenting Geaux Grizzly. 💪

Mary Bird Perkins’ new Breast Cancer Specialist Program in Covington brings comprehensive care closer to home. From state-of-the-art imaging and advanced surgeries to personalized treatment plans with experts like Dr. Vera Hendrix, this program offers everything patients need all located on the Northshore. For patients like Amina, this means world-class care and kindness without traveling far. 💖 “The treatment I’m getting is just super. They’ve all been so marvelous to me.” Learn more about Amina's journey and how we’re redefining breast cancer care on the Northshore: https://lnkd.in/gKeGXfDt