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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, 1203 S. Tyler Street, Covington, LA (2025)

12/11/2025

🎁 Spreading Hope This Holiday Season 🎁

We were honored to welcome Basket of Hope Louisiana for their very first visit to our Covington Cancer Center! This well-known Northshore organization chose to extend their generosity to Mary Bird Perkins patients this year, and our team couldn’t be more grateful. 💛

Basket of Hope delivered 20 beautifully curated HOPE totes, each filled with thoughtful items to bring comfort, encouragement, and a little extra brightness to those undergoing treatment. Their kindness made a meaningful impact, and we’re so thankful for the friendship and support.

Please join us in celebrating this wonderful act of giving, and be sure to check out their page to learn more about their mission.

Thank you, Basket of Hope Louisiana, for helping uplift our patients during the holiday season. 💛✨

12/10/2025

❤️ Your Care is Our Focus ❤️
When Courtney Nuckolls found a lump shortly after turning 40, she trusted her instincts and called Mary Bird Perkins.

Within days, she was connected to our Prevention on the Go screening program, setting in motion a story of care, speed, and compassion that saved her life.

From rapid screenings to coordinated follow-up care, Courtney experienced firsthand how donor-supported programs make a difference when it matters most.

Now in remission, she’s a caregiver, mentor, and advocate, grateful for the donors who ensured she didn’t face cancer alone.

Read Courtney’s full story and explore our latest Endowment Report:
🔗 marybird.org/foundation

12/10/2025

🎄💜 Honoring the Heart of Our Cancer Centers 💜🎄

Each year, we are proud to host our special Holiday Luncheon to celebrate the incredible volunteers who serve our Hammond and Covington Cancer Centers. This cherished tradition is a small way for us to express our deepest gratitude for their dedication, compassion, and selfless service to our patients, staff, and community.

A heartfelt thank you to Sharon Gorman, Debra Buchanan, and Alyssa Williams for their invaluable help and support in making this meaningful event possible.

If you see one of our volunteers this season, we encourage you to take a moment to thank them for all they do, because their kindness truly makes a difference every day. 💜

12/09/2025

Welcome a new chapter for cancer care in Ascension Parish. 🎗️👏

In 2025, we celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales, marking a major step forward in providing world-class cancer care close to home.

What began in 2009 as a radiation oncology facility has now grown into a comprehensive Cancer Center offering advanced treatment options, including chemotherapy, infusion services, and innovative therapies like PLUVICTO for advanced prostate cancer.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, partners and donors, the new 6,000-square-foot facility includes:
✨ A 14-bay infusion suite
✨ A retail pharmacy and state-of-the-art lab
✨ Expanded exam rooms and enhanced patient support services

Together, we’re ensuring that every patient in Ascension Parish can access compassionate, high-quality care without leaving their community.

Learn more about the Gonzales expansion and our continued investment in the future of cancer care:
🔗 marybird.org/gonzales/invest-in-ascension/

12/08/2025

🏆🐻 We have a winner! 🐻🏆
We are thrilled to officially announce the 2025 Geaux Grizzly Champion, presented by Taylor Porter, and what an incredible year it has been!

Thanks to the passion and dedication of the Grizzly Guys, our generous supporters, and our longtime presenting partner Taylor Porter, this year’s competition raised more than $43,000 to support the mission of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Even more incredible, the Geaux Grizzly initiative has now raised over $266,000 since 2021 for cancer care close to home.

A special congratulations to John Parker of Taylor Porter, our 2025 winner, who personally raised more than $10,000 during this year’s campaign. Your leadership and commitment are truly inspiring!

We are deeply grateful to every participant, donor, sponsor and supporter who made this year’s Geaux Grizzly a success. Your dedication and generosity help us continue to provide life-saving cancer care to patients and families across our community.

🎥 Watch the winner announcement video to see the celebration, the trophy presentation, and heartfelt remarks from this year’s champion.

12/06/2025

🩺 Take the next step toward protecting your health.

Cancer is most treatable when caught early, and we’re bringing FREE SCREENINGS straight to your community to help make that possible. Whether it’s your first screening or you’re a screening pro, we’re here for you. 💛

Upcoming Screening Date:

📍 HAMMOND: Albertsons, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Breast, Skin, & Colorectal
📍 BATON ROUGE: Rouses on Florida Blvd, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Breast & Colorectal
📍 NATCHEZ, Mississippi: Sports Center, Dec. 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Breast, Colorectal, Skin & Prostate

Don’t wait. Screenings are free, easy, and potentially life-saving. 🎗️

🔗 Learn more: marybird.org/get-screened

12/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Blancher! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate our very own Dr. Blake Blancher, who was recently named to Edge of the Lake’s Top 40 Under 40, an incredible honor recognizing young leaders making a meaningful impact across the Northshore.

Dr. Blancher’s dedication to his patients and his commitment to giving back to this community truly embody the mission of Mary Bird Perkins. We are honored to have him on our Covington team and grateful for the compassionate care he provides every day.

👉 Read Dr. Blancher’s feature in Edge of the Lake (Pages 10–11):
https://bit.ly/4rB9gfb

We also recently spotlighted Dr. Blancher in our blog, sharing how he continues to serve and give back to the Northshore:
👉 “How Dr. Blake Blancher Gives Back to the Northshore”
https://bit.ly/45rvxTA

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Blancher on this well-deserved recognition! 💜

12/05/2025

💈 TOMORROW!
Join us for Barbershop Bash Delta — a free community health event offering cancer screenings, biometric checks, and wellness resources for the whole family.

📅 Saturday, December 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Cloyd’s Barber School, 1311 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, LA

Enjoy food, music, and community while taking steps toward a healthier future.

👉 Appointments are required. Visit https://marybird.org/barbershopbash/ to learn more and schedule yours now!

12/04/2025

❤️ Your Generosity is Our Future ❤️
For Rebecca and D**e Nelson, supporting Mary Bird Perkins has always been more than a financial contribution — it’s a family commitment.

What began over 20 years ago as volunteering for a fundraising event has grown into a legacy of giving, leadership, and advocacy. Through their named endowed fund, the Nelsons are helping ensure that patients across Louisiana have access to life-saving cancer care — today and for generations to come.

Their story reminds us that philanthropy isn’t just about giving back. It’s about building forward.

Read more of the Nelsons’ story and explore the full Endowment Report: marybird.org/foundation

12/03/2025

📣 Welcome to the Northshore Team, Dr. Ralph Corsetti!

We’re proud to welcome Ralph Corsetti, MD, to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington as our newest surgical oncologist! Dr. Corsetti brings more than 25 years of experience in surgical oncology and will be serving patients at our Breast Surgery Clinic in Covington.

Dr. Corsetti specializes in breast, endocrine, and melanoma surgery and will work closely with our Breast Specialty Program, providing seamless, coordinated care alongside our medical oncology, radiation oncology, and imaging teams. His deep roots in Louisiana and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care make him a wonderful addition for our Northshore patients.

Please join us in giving Dr. Corsetti a warm welcome to the Covington community! 💜

👉 Learn more about Dr. Corsetti or make an appointment: https://marybird.org/doctor/corsetti/

12/03/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Ralph Corsetti, MD to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center team as our newest Surgical Oncologist on the Northshore. 💜

With more than 25 years of experience in surgical oncology, Dr. Corsetti brings extensive expertise in breast, endocrine and melanoma surgery and will work closely with our Breast Specialty Program to provide seamless, coordinated care for patients.

Dr. Corsetti will practice at our Breast Surgery Clinic in Covington, expanding access to expert cancer care close to home for our Northshore community.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Corsetti to Mary Bird Perkins!

👉 Learn more about Dr. Corsetti or make an appointment: https://marybird.org/doctor/corsetti/

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the fight against cancer by supporting Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. ❤️

With the generosity of our community and the expertise of our physicians and care teams, we have grown into Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, serving patients across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. We remain 100% focused on cancer, providing expert treatment, close to home, when it matters most.

There are many ways to give and make a difference, including:
• One-time gifts
• Recurring donations
• Gifts of stock
• IRA Charitable Rollovers
• Donor Advised Funds
• And more

🎁 This Giving Tuesday, your generosity helps ensure that no one faces cancer alone. Learn more about the many ways to give at marybird.org/giving.

12/01/2025

Healing thrives in connection. 💛
Our support groups and wellness programs help patients and caregivers come together to share, grow, and find strength in each other. 🎗️

Here’s what’s happening this month:

Baton Rouge
• Metastatic (Stage IV) Cancer Support Group – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
• Cancer Support Group – Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Guided Movement for Wellness – Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
• Grief Through the Holidays Support Group – Friday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.

Covington
• Veterans Combating Cancer – Thursdays: Dec. 4 and Dec. 18 at 9 a.m.
• Chair Yoga & Meditation – Thursdays at 1 p.m.
• Meditation Class – Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
• Tai Chi Class – Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
• Facing Cancer Together – Dec. 10 at 12 p.m.

Gonzales
• Healing Arts Workshop: Ornament Painting - Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.
• Mindful Chair Yoga – Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
• Support Group – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

Houma
• Together We Can – 3rd Wednesday of each month

Learn more or register at marybird.org/survivorship.

11/30/2025

🚨 It’s the LAST DAY to support this year’s Geaux Grizzly campaign, presented by Taylor Porter! 🧔

These incredible guys have spent November raising awareness and funds for cancer care and survivorship programs at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

⏰ Don’t miss your chance to vote for the Grizzliest Guy of 2025 and make an impact that lasts far beyond November.

Who will take the title?? 🏆

Give now ➡️ marybird.org/geaux-grizzly/

11/29/2025

🩺 Take the next step toward protecting your health.

Cancer is most treatable when caught early, and we’re bringing FREE SCREENINGS straight to your community to help make that possible. Whether it’s your first screening or you’re a screening pro, we’re here for you. 💛

Upcoming Screening Date:

📍 MORGAN CITY: Walmart, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Breast & Colorectal
📍 WEST MONROE: Pinnacle Family Health, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Breast, Skin & Colorectal
📍 MONROE: Cloyd's Barber School, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 👉 Screenings: Colorectal & Prostate

Don’t wait. Screenings are free, easy, and potentially life-saving. 🎗️

🔗 Learn more: marybird.org/get-screened

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the incredible community that makes our work possible — our patients, caregivers, team members, donors, partners, and supporters who share in our mission to improve survivorship and quality of life through expert cancer care. 🧡

Your generosity and commitment bring hope to so many.

From all of us at Mary Bird Perkins, thank you — and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/18/2025

Let's highlight the importance of Palliative Care. 💛
November is Palliative Care Month, a time to recognize this comfort and support for patients with serious illnesses.

Mary Bird Perkins’ Supportive and Palliative Care Program, led by Dr. André Bonnecaze, focuses on improving quality of life by managing pain, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms. The program also provides emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families.

Learn more about how palliative care can help patients and families navigate the challenges of serious illness: marybird.org/service/supportive-and-palliative-care/

11/13/2025

Early detection saves lives, and this year, our Live Well events made that possible for thousands across Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi.

Thanks to the support of generous partners and our incredible Prevention on the Go team, nearly 1,200 free cancer screenings were provided in 2025 through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well community events.

From Baton Rouge to the Bayou, each event brought together families, food, entertainment, and most importantly, access to lifesaving cancer screenings and health resources.

💻 Read our latest blog to see how Live Well 2025 made an impact and what’s ahead for 2026: https://bit.ly/4odVIDv

11/04/2025

Healing is stronger when we lift each other up. 💛
At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, our support groups and wellness classes offer more than conversation — they offer connection, encouragement, and hope for everyone on the cancer journey. 🎗️

Here’s what’s happening this month:

Baton Rouge
• Metastatic (Stage IV) Cancer Support Group – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
• Cancer Support Group – Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Guided Movement for Wellness – Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.

Covington
• Veterans Combating Cancer – Thursdays: Nov. 6 & Nov. 20 at 9 a.m.
• Chair Yoga & Meditation – Thursdays at 1 p.m.
• Meditation Class – Nov. 4 & Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
• Breast Support Group for African American Women – Nov. 10 & Nov. 24 at 6 p.m.
• Tai Chi Class – Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
• Facing Cancer Together – Nov. 12 & Nov. 26 at 12 p.m.

Gonzales
• Healing Arts Workshop: Visual Storytelling – Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
• Mindful Chair Yoga – Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
• Support Group – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

Houma
• Together We Can – 3rd Wednesday of each month

Learn more or register at marybird.org/survivorship.

10/30/2025

🎀💗 Our team knows how to GEAUX PINK! 💗🎀

From pink outfits to signing the Sheriff’s pink patrol car, our Covington team came together to celebrate Geaux Pink and raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. 💪✨

Every smile, every signature, and every shade of pink represents hope, strength, and support for those in our community impacted by cancer. We’re proud to stand together, and we’re proud to Geaux Pink! 💕

It's not too late! Learn how you can join us and Geaux Pink: marybird.org/geauxpink

10/29/2025

💜 Out in the Community on the Northshore!
Recently, Maeghan Jacob, Director of Cancer Navigation & Support Services, spoke at the Northshore Mandeville Kiwanis meeting, sharing valuable insights on how Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center supports patients across the Northshore.

From cancer prevention and early detection to navigation, treatment, and survivorship programs, Maeghan highlighted the many ways our Covington, Hammond, and Slidell teams work to ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Thank you to the Mandeville Kiwanis Club for welcoming us and helping spread the word about the importance of screenings, support, and community-based cancer care.

10/28/2025

💜 Thank you, Northshore!

Live Well Northshore, presented by the Ben Blanchard Foundation, brought our community together for a powerful day of free cancer screenings and prevention resources at the Covington Trailhead. Because of your participation and support, more than 130 community members received over 220 screenings, and many were screened for the very first time.

Events like this help remove barriers to care and ensure our neighbors have access to early detection, when outcomes are most successful.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, medical staff, volunteers, and partners who made this day possible. Together, we are creating a healthier Northshore. 💪💜

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