Baton Rouge General Medical Center

10/22/2025

If she’s not mowing her own grass or inventing a new recipe in the kitchen, there’s a chance Lorretta Duplantis is at BRG’s radiation oncology center. Not for treatment anymore, but to visit. Lorretta was first diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2020, and because of COVID, treatment didn’t start until early 2021. Then this summer, doctors found cancer in her other breast, resulting in another set of radiation therapy visits. Here's her story.

For years, Lorretta Duplantis welcomed viewers into the kitchen on Houston public television, serving up

10/20/2025

Mammos & More was a success on Saturday! Thank you to all our vendors, especially our campaign sponsor . We love seeing ladies come out to get their annual mammogram! Have you gotten yours yet? Request a mammogram now at protectyourpumpkins.com

10/17/2025

Future surgeons are Born at BRG! 🩺

10/15/2025

Working in healthcare for over 20 years, BRG's own Alfredia Turner knew how important it was to take care of herself, and that included monthly breast self-exams. What she didn’t know was how quickly breast cancer could grow, leading her to a “not me” moment when she got the diagnosis. Here's our next ambassador's story.

BATON ROUGE- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WBRZ is sharing stories of survival, including that of Alfredia Turner, a dedicated healthcare professional at Baton Rouge General. For over 20 years, Alfredia has helped patients navigate their care plans. In 2019, she had to reverse roles and...

10/10/2025

For the first time in U.S. history, women over 40 are giving birth more often than teenage girls. See what Dr. Victoria Bourgeois with Baton Rouge General Physicians - Obstetrics & Gynecology has to say.

For the first time in U.S. history, women over 40 are giving birth more often than teenage girls, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

10/07/2025

A routine mammogram in October 2023 uncovered a suspicious spot, then a second mammogram and a biopsy led to the conversation no one ever wants to have – it was stage 1 triple negative breast cancer, the most aggressive type. Our first Protect Your Pumpkins campaign ambassador, Nancy Steiner, remembers how overwhelmed she felt in the days and weeks that followed. Here's her story!

Moose and Bailey, the furry loves of Nancy Steiner's life, may not truly grasp the journey their

10/04/2025

Thank you to Ambetter – our proud presenting sponsor of this year’s campaign! The pumpkin patch may have come and gone, but our awareness goes all month long. Together we encourage women in the Capital Region to get their annual mammograms. Thank you so much for your support!

10/03/2025

As quickly as the popped up, now THEY’RE GONE! This year’s pop-up pink pumpkin patch for breast cancer awareness was so much fun wrapped up in an important message - schedule your mammogram! Visit protectyourpumpkins.com to schedule yours today.

10/03/2025

Good morning! Still a few pumpkins left at our Bluebonnet Pop-up Pink Pumpkin Patch - get your pumpkin in support of Breast Cancer Awareness before they’re gone! 💕

***Pumpkins are now gone for the year!

10/02/2025

The 8th Annual Pop-up Pink Pumpkin Patch for Breast Cancer Awareness has arrived! Pink pumpkins have once again popped up overnight at our Bluebonnet, Mid City and Ascension campuses, marking the start of our annual Protect Your Pumpkins movement. Stop by to snap a photo, pick up your free pink pumpkin, and display it proudly in honor of breast cancer awareness.
Together with our presenting sponsor Ambetter, we aim to remind our community about the power of early detection. Learn more at ProtectYourPumpkins.com

10/01/2025

Last night we kicked off our Protect Your Pumpkins campaign with our incredible ambassadors! Their voices help spread life-saving reminders about breast health in our community. Thank you to this year's presenting sponsor Ambetter and all our campaign partners for showing your support for this cause! 💗