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09/26/2026

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer screenings in communities across Louisiana, helping make early detection easier and more accessible.

UPCOMING FREE CANCER SCREENINGS:

📍 Centerville – Centerville Mayor City Hall
📅 Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Skin & Prostate

📍 Franklinton – Jack Brown's Food Store
📅 Tuesday, September 29 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Skin & Prostate

📍 Live Well Ascension 🎉 Gonzales – Jambalaya Park
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal, Oral, Skin & Prostate

Screenings are free, and our team is here to help you understand what screenings may be right for you and what comes next.

Make your appointment today online or call (225) 215-1234. Find the scheduling link in the comments.

09/25/2026

A strong turnout and an important step toward early detection. 💜

At this year’s Barbershop Bash Bayou in Morgan City, we provided 90 free colorectal and prostate cancer screenings, and 20% of those screened had never been screened before.

Hosted at Skinner’s Barbershop, the event brought cancer screening directly into the community alongside biometric screenings, health vendors, food, music and family-friendly activities.

Thank you to everyone who came out, encouraged someone to get screened or helped make the day possible. Reaching people where they are can make an important difference in helping more individuals take charge of their health.

Want to know where our next free screening event is taking place? Find upcoming opportunities at the link in the first comment.

09/24/2026

Advanced technology can change the way cancer is treated. Human connection can change the way that treatment is experienced. 💜

In a recent feature from NOLA.com, Patrick Dunne shares how both became central to his cancer journey at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

After concerning symptoms led him to Dr. Scott Delacroix, urologic oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie, Patrick learned his cancer was advanced and would require a specialized treatment approach. Dr. Delacroix helped guide him through his options, including treatment with the Elekta Unity MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy system in Baton Rouge.

But alongside that advanced care came something just as memorable, the relationships Patrick built with the team around him.

From conversations about opera and fashion to small moments of encouragement during treatment, Patrick found a level of connection that helped make a difficult experience feel deeply personal.

Today, he is in remission and sharing his story so others facing cancer know what comprehensive care can look like.

Read Patrick’s full story at the link in the first comment.

09/23/2026

A milestone worth celebrating in Hammond! 🎗️

We recently gathered with community members, partners and supporters for a ribbon cutting and open house at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond. Guests had the opportunity to tour the facility and learn more about two important additions to our technology: the Elekta EVO CT Linac and Omni Legend PET/CT.

These advancements are more than just new technology. They reflect our mission and continued commitment to providing patients in Tangipahoa Parish and the surrounding region with high-quality, comprehensive cancer care close to home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this next chapter for cancer care in Hammond. 🎉 Click through to see highlights of this wonderful event.

09/22/2026

Choosing where to go for cancer care is a big decision. You want to know you're in experienced hands, and that you'll be cared for as a person — not just a patient.

For more than 55 years, patients and families have trusted Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide expert, compassionate cancer care close to home.

That trust is backed by:

🎗️ One of the largest and most experienced cancer programs in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi
🎗️ Nationally recognized innovation in areas including early detection and medical physics
🎗️ Thousands of patients cared for each year, with a continued focus on quality and the patient experience
🎗️ A community of donors and supporters who help make advanced cancer care and important support services accessible to those who need them

From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our goal is to give every patient confidence in their care and clarity about what comes next.

Learn more about why patients choose Mary Bird Perkins through the link below.

09/21/2026

When Paul Miller learned he had prostate cancer, he found a team at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington that helped him feel confident about what came next. But when he looks back on his experience, it's not only the treatment he remembers...
It's Dr. Elson taking the time to listen. His nurse, Brianna, answering his questions. And Roy in guest services greeting him with a kindness that made difficult days feel a little easier.

“When you’re going in for treatment, you’re worried and anxious and you’re scared,” Paul said. “And Roy just had this really profound effect on me.”

Paul's story reminds us that expert cancer care is about more than the treatment itself. It's also about the people who help you feel cared for along the way. 🙌

🔔 Read Paul's story and learn more about cancer care in Covington through the link in the comments.

09/19/2026

An important step for your health may be closer than you think. 💙

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers free cancer screenings in communities across Louisiana, helping make early detection easier and more accessible.

UPCOMING FREE CANCER SCREENINGS:

📍 Houma – Sam's Club
📅 Tuesday, September 25 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🩺 Screenings Available: Breast, Colorectal & Prostate

Screenings are free, and our team is here to help you understand what screenings may be right for you and what comes next.

Make your appointment today online or call (225) 215-1234. Find the scheduling link in the comments.

09/18/2026

Four cancer screenings. One morning. A supportive step for your health. ❤️

Live Well Ascension, presented by Gonzales Area Foundation, is coming to Gonzales on Saturday, October 3, bringing free cancer screenings and health resources directly to the community.

Free screenings will be available for:
🎗️ Breast cancer
🎗️ Colorectal cancer
🎗️ Prostate cancer
🎗️ Skin cancer

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Jambalaya Park | 1015 E. Cornerview St., Gonzales

Whether you're due for a screening or you've just been meaning to make your health a priority, Live Well Ascension makes it easier to take that next step close to home.

Appointments are required for cancer screenings. Call (225) 425-8034 or find scheduling information through the link in the comments.

We’re grateful to the Gonzales Area Foundation for presenting this free community event and to Renasant and United Community Bank for its additional support in helping make Live Well Ascension possible. 🙏

09/17/2026

What a meaningful way to celebrate 55 years of mission, generosity and impact. 💜

This past Sunday, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center hosted IGNITE, our inaugural brunch celebrating the extraordinary role philanthropy plays in helping us improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Surrounded by longtime supporters, friends and partners, we reflected on the vision first set in motion by our founders, Anna B. Lipsey and Dr. M.J. Rathbone, Jr., a belief that every person facing cancer should have access to exceptional care close to home.

That vision continues today because of the generosity of those who invest in our mission and help make advanced treatment, early detection, research, education and support possible for patients and families across the region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for IGNITE and to all who continue helping carry this legacy forward!

📸 Take a look at a few moments from a very special afternoon.

If you’d like to help carry this mission forward, learn more about ways to invest in Mary Bird Perkins at the link in the first comment.

09/16/2026

A cancer diagnosis can come with a lot of questions. You don't have to find every answer on your own. 🫶

At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, patient navigation is an important part of how we care for patients and families. Our navigation team includes registered nurses, social workers and dietitians dedicated to helping patients overcome barriers and access the medical and psychosocial support they need.

That can mean answering questions, coordinating care, arranging transportation, connecting patients with specialists and support services, and helping families understand what comes next.

From pre-diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our navigators are there to help make the path forward feel a little clearer. ❤️ It's another way we're working to provide comprehensive cancer care centered around each individual patient.

Learn more about patient navigation and available support through the link in the comments. ⬇️

05/30/2025

In the latest Still I Rise podcast episode, Vera Hendrix, MD shares expert insights on cancer care, fertility, survivorship and what it means to support others while navigating her own journey. 🩷

Listen to the episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2205590/episodes/17246464

What happens when a leading breast cancer surgeon faces unimaginable personal loss—and still shows up with strength and compassion for her patients?

In this powerful new episode, Dr. Vera Hendrix shares expert insights on cancer care, fertility, survivorship, and what it means to support others while navigating her own journey.

“Other people have done this, and there’s no reason why you cannot do this.”

Now streaming on Still I Rise https://youtu.be/85DCA3qFwuU

12/29/2024

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.

12/18/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Vera Hendrix for being named one of the Northshore’s 40 Under 40 by EDGE of the Lake 🏆
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: issuu.com/edgeofthelake/docs/edge_dec2024jan2025/22

12/10/2024

Today, we celebrate the inaugural National Oncology Navigator Day! 🎉 At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we’re proud to recognize the incredible work of our oncology patient navigators.

These dedicated professionals guide our patients and their families through every step of the cancer journey, connecting them to vital resources, bridging gaps in care, and ensuring no one faces cancer alone.

Join us in honoring their compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. ❤️

12/06/2024

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: wwltv.com/article/news/health/tai-chi-healing-cancer-survivors-mary-bird-perkins/289-d5b8d11f-e1e8-4de5-adc4-e10580b8d652

09/12/2024

The Mary Bird Perkins team hopes you and your families are safe and sound. Our location will be open today as scheduled. If you have any questions or can’t make your scheduled appointment, please contact us at (985) 898-0589.

09/10/2024

Due to tropical system Francine approaching the Louisiana coastline, some locations will open for modified hours on Sept. 11 & 12 while others may be closed. We are keeping close watch on the storm path and will provide any updates on this Facebook account, if necessary. Please contact us at (985) 898-0589 with any questions or if you need assistance.

09/01/2024

It’s our birthday! 🍰 🎉
To commemorate the occasion, we’re on a mission to raise $53,000 in honor of each year that we’ve been a part of our community. Through the generosity of our donors and the expertise of our physicians and staff, we have grown to become our state’s leading cancer care organization, with 19 locations across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Through it all, we have remained 100% focused on cancer and will continue to provide our patients and their families with expert treatment close to home.
Visit marybird.org/celebration to give now!
Special thanks to all of our amazing Give Day sponsors: Netchex, Northshore Oncology Associates and Franklin - Data Empowered Direct Marketing!

08/22/2024

We are thrilled to see Dr. Vera Hendrix featured by the Society of Surgical Oncology! ❤️ We’re incredibly proud to have her and Dr. Celeste Lagarde on our team as a dedicated breast surgical oncologists. On National Surgical Oncologist Day, we celebrate Dr. Hendrix, Dr. Lagarde and all surgical oncologists worldwide for their extraordinary commitment to improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer.

🌟 Today, we honor the extraordinary dedication of our SSO members and all surgical oncologists worldwide.

Your commitment to saving lives and advancing cancer care is an inspiration. Thank you for all you do!

08/21/2024

Our birthday is September 1! Netchex is generously providing a dollar-for-dollar match for the first $5,000 raised toward our Birthday Celebration goal of $53,000. How sweet is that? 🎂
Double your impact today and make a gift at marybird.org/celebration. Your gift as part of our Birthday Celebration will benefit our Mission Fund, which helps power programs like patient navigation, free cancer screenings, clinical trials, financial assistance, nutritional supplements and much more.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center turns 53 on Sunday, September 1! To commemorate the occasion, we’re launching a special Birthday Celebration to raise