Terrebonne General and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

09/19/2025

💗🍽️ Join Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse- Houma, La in the Fight Against Breast Cancer!

Big Mike’s is helping us Geaux Pink with a limited-edition t-shirt, and 100% of proceeds benefit Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, directly supporting local patients battling breast cancer.

🔥 How to participate:
1️⃣ Order your shirt online before October 1st: https://bit.ly/46a4Jrh
2️⃣ Pick up your order starting October 20 at Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse.
3️⃣ Wear your shirt proudly and help raise awareness in our community.

Together, we can make a difference for patients and families right here at home. 💪

09/18/2025

Free cancer screenings coming soon to a community near you! ✨🎉

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center invites you to our Live Well this Fall — with free, family-friendly community health days where you can access cancer screenings and health resources.

Save your date!

📍 Live Well Ascension (Gonzales Area Foundation)
Oct. 4 • 9 AM – 1 PM • Jambalaya Park

📍 Live Well Northshore (Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation)
Oct. 18 • 9 AM – 1 PM • Covington Trailhead

📍 Live Well Bayou
Nov. 1 • 9 AM – 1 PM • Terrebonne General Health System

🩺 Screenings include breast, colorectal, prostate and skin cancer. Additional health resources will be available onsite.

Appointments are required. Sign up today: pogo.marybird.com

Early detection through screenings saves lives—don’t miss your opportunity to take part in these important community events.

09/17/2025

Our Sip & Learn event is almost here!✨ Join us tomorrow for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration as we share how you can join the Echo Alliance, a group of women making a real difference for our Cancer Center.

📆 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 5-7 pm
📍 Dominique's Bistro

RSVP at https://igfn.us/form/aeOl2Q.

🍷 Sip. 💬 Connect. 🤝 Support.

Join us for a special evening to learn more about The Echo Alliance, a group of incredible women dedicated to supporting Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

📆 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 5-7 pm
📍 Dominique's Bistro

Please RSVP at https://igfn.us/form/aeOl2Q. We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/15/2025

We are so grateful to Hilary Domangue, Jack Clements, and everyone involved in the Doucet Memorial Golf Tournament for their incredible generosity.

This year’s tournament donation of $34,000 brings the total lifetime giving to $121,625, all supporting patient assistance programs at Terrebonne General Health System | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.⛳💗

Thank you for helping us continue to provide care and support to our cancer patients!

09/12/2025

It’s almost here! 💈

TOMORROW, Barbershop Bash Bayou kicks off at Skinner's Barbershop in Morgan City (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) with:
✅ Free screenings for prostate & colorectal cancer
✅ Biometric checks
✅ Food, music, vendors & more 🎶🍴

👉 Appointments are required, so grab your screening spot now: pogo.marybird.com

And see all the details here: marybird.org/barbershopbash

See you tomorrow! 🎉

09/11/2025

Geaux Pink is almost here!💗 Now through Wednesday, Sept. 17, show your support by grabbing a “Fight Like A Girl” t-shirt (available in heather gray or pink) for just $25 each!

📍 Preorder Pick-Up Dates & Locations:
◾️ Monday, Sept. 29 | 3:00–5:00 PM — Terrebonne General Foundation Room
◾️ Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 8:30–10:30 AM & 2:00–4:00 PM — Terrebonne General Foundation Room
◾️ Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM — Market at the Marina

Missed the preorder?
A limited quantity of shirts will be available for purchase at Market at the Marina on Saturday, Oct. 4 (8 AM–12 PM) and in the Gift Shop throughout October while supplies last.

Let’s turn the Bayou Region pink this October!
https://tggeauxpink.itemorder.com/shop/home/

09/10/2025

🍷 Sip. 💬 Connect. 🤝 Support.

Join us for a special evening to learn more about The Echo Alliance, a group of incredible women dedicated to supporting Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

📆 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 5-7 pm
📍 Dominique's Bistro

Please RSVP at https://igfn.us/form/aeOl2Q. We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/08/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in Louisiana and Mississippi.

💙 The good news: if caught early, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100%.

At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we’re here to help men take charge of their health with free prostate cancer screenings throughout the year. Together, we can reduce the burden of prostate cancer and improve survivorship in our community.

👉 Learn more and schedule your screening today: marybird.org/cancer-types/prostate/

09/06/2025

🩺 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 Dates:

📍BATON ROUGE: Ralph Sellers Chevrolet, September 9 at 9 a.m. – Breast, colorectal and skin
📍TALLULAH: Beene's Pharmacy, September 11 at 9 a.m. – Breast, colorectal, skin and prostate
📍RAYVILLE: Home Hardware Parking Lot, September 12 at 9 a.m. – Breast, colorectal, skin, and prostate
📍MORGAN CITY: Skinner's Barbershop, September 13 at 9 a.m. – Colorectal and prostate

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

🔗 Visit marybird.com/get-screened to learn more.

09/05/2025

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK... at Barbershop Bash Bayou! 💈

📍 Skinner's Barbershop in Morgan City | 🕘 Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join us for:
✅ Free prostate & colorectal cancer screenings
✅ Biometric checks
✅ Health resources
✅ Food, music & family fun

This event is free to attend! Appointments are required and will fill up, so don’t wait to schedule your spot! 👉 Go to pogo.marybird.com to reserve yours now.

All the event details can be found here: marybird.org/barbershopbash

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

09/05/2025

💜 The Patient Compassion Fund is more than financial assistance, it’s peace of mind, dignity, and hope.

“At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we see every day how much of a difference compassion makes… It’s a lifeline, and it truly reflects the heart of what we do.” – Beth Verret, Intake Coordinator, Houma

"At times, our own team members find themselves in the position of needing care… Acts of generosity, no matter the size, never go unnoticed.” – Jessica Ashford, Program Director, Baton Rouge

Thanks to you, we’ve already surpassed our $50,000 Give Day goal, but the need continues. In these final hours, every gift keeps lifting burdens and spreading hope for more patients.

👉 Give now: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH

09/04/2025

💜 We did it, but we’re not stopping now! 💜
Thanks to your generosity, and a remarkable $10,000 gift from a grateful patient in honor of Dr. LaVie, Dr. Henkelmann, and their incredible care teams, we’ve surpassed our $50,000 Give Day goal!

This generous gift closed the gap and pushed us over the top, but the impact doesn’t end here. Every additional donation continues fueling the Patient Compassion Fund, helping even more patients with transportation, medication assistance, lodging, and everyday essentials.

⏰ There’s still time to add your support and keep the momentum going:
👉 https://bit.ly/4m1rylH

Let’s finish Give Day stronger than ever!

09/04/2025

💜 A big thank you to our friends at Northshore Oncology Associates for their generous $5,000 gift in support of the Patient Compassion Fund!

🎥 We’re proud to share a special message from our very own Dr. Saux, highlighting how this generosity makes a difference for patients.

👉 Watch the video below and join them in giving today: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH

09/04/2025

☕ Afternoon Pick Me Up!
Between 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., if 25 or more donors make a gift of any amount, our friends at Netchex will unlock a $5,000 gift for the Patient Compassion Fund! 💜

⏰ Don’t wait! Be one of the 25 and help us make every dollar go further: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH

09/04/2025

💜 Remembering Mr. Eddy

Pictured here with his favorite infusion nurse, Grant, and Debra, the financial counselor who helped guide his family through the financial aspects of treatment, Mr. Eddy was more than a patient, he was family.

A paramedic, firefighter, and small business owner, Eddy was known for his smile, his humor, and the way he uplifted everyone around him.

Through the Patient Compassion Fund, his family received support that eased financial burdens during his cancer journey. His wife, Mrs. Jo, shared:
“The Patient Compassion Fund was truly a lifeline for our family. It gave us peace of mind and allowed us to focus on what mattered most—time together.”

Today, Mrs. Jo honors his legacy by advocating for this program that support families like hers. 💜

👉 Support the Patient Compassion Fund: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH

09/04/2025

🚨 Morning Challenge Alert! 🚨
If 50 donors give before 10:00 a.m., a $10,000 bonus gift from Amanda Rothrock will be unlocked for the Patient Compassion Fund! 💜

Amanda shared:
“Cancer touched my family in ways I could never have imagined. Supporting Mary Bird Perkins is my way of honoring my loved ones and ensuring that other families have access to exceptional care and life-saving resources.”

Every gift, no matter the size, helps patients focus on healing, not financial stress.

⏰ Don’t wait, make your gift now: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH
Let’s unlock this together!

09/04/2025

👏 A huge thank you to Performance Contractors, Inc. for kicking off Give Day with a $10,000 lead gift in support of the Patient Compassion Fund! 💜

Their generosity helps ensure cancer patients can focus on healing without the weight of financial stress.

You can keep the momentum going. Every gift brings us closer to our $50,000 goal.

👉 Give now: https://bit.ly/4m1rylH
Let’s do this together!

09/03/2025

💜 Tomorrow is Give Day!

Our goal: raise $50,000 in 24 hours to support the Patient Compassion Fund, helping cancer patients focus on healing, not financial stress.

You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to make a difference. Early gifts are already being accepted!

👉 Give now: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/GiveDay2025

Together, we can ease burdens and bring hope to those who need it most.

09/02/2025

Many in our community know Jay Grymes as a familiar face on Baton Rouge airwaves. Today, we’re honored to stand beside him as he shares a more personal story: his journey with tongue cancer.

In a recent feature with physicians from Mary Bird Perkins and Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Jay opened up about the importance of prevention and early detection, helping raise awareness that can make a life-saving difference for others.

🎥 Watch Jay’s story here: https://bit.ly/4p2x5et

Thank you WAFB Channel 9 and Elizabeth Vowell WAFB for helping share this important story.

Jay Grymes made a career of warning people about danger ahead.

09/02/2025

Community makes healing stronger. 💛 At Mary Bird Perkins cancer Center, our support groups and wellness classes offer a welcoming space to move, share, and connect. Together, we create moments of encouragement and strength — because no one should walk this path alone. 🎗️

Here’s what’s happening this month:

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

Covington
• Breast Support Group for African American Women – Mondays: Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.
• Meditation Class –Tuesdays:Sept. 2 and Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
• Tai Chi Class – Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
• Facing Cancer Together – Wednesdays: Sept. 10 and Sept. 24 at 12 p.m.
• Breast Support Group – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 12 p.m.
• Veterans Combating Cancer – Thursdays: Sept. 4 and September 18 at 9 a.m.
• Chair Yoga & Meditation – Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Gonzales
• Healing Arts Workshop: Still Life - Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
• Support Group – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
• Mindful Chair Yoga – Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

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

Learn more or register at marybird.org/survivorship.

08/21/2025

Help us welcome Comfort Takang, MD, MPH, Hematologist-Oncologist, to Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center!

Dr. Takang earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon, Africa. She received her Master's in Public Health from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. She completed her hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant fellowship at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota.

We're so excited to have her join our team and bring her passion for cancer care to our community.

08/13/2025

"There's always a quest for treatments with less toxicity and to improve outcomes for patients." – Dr. Manthri

At Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, clinical trials are more than research — they bring hope, progress, and local access to the future of cancer care. ❤️

Our team is proud to offer leading-edge clinical trials close to home, giving patients more options and helping to improve cancer treatment for everyone.

🎥 Watch as Dr. Manthri shares how clinical trials are transforming care in our region.

Learn more: marybird.org/strength

08/05/2025

🏆 We’re proud to share that our Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center TV spots have been recognized with a Bronze Award in Television Advertising at the 2025 Healthcare AdAwards!

This honor reflects the heartfelt storytelling that connects our community with our mission: providing expert cancer care close to home.

A big thank you to our creative partner, SASSO, for helping us bring this important message to life.

🎥 Watch the award-winning Houma TV spot here and to learn more about our services, visit marybird.org/strength.