Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington

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/

12/02/2025

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! 🦃

11/25/2025

✂️ NEXT WEEK!
Make plans to join us for Barbershop Bash Delta — a free community health event where you can take charge of your health.

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

Attendees can receive free screenings for colorectal, prostate, breast, and skin cancer — plus biometric screenings, local health vendors, food, music, and family fun.

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

11/24/2025

As we approach the end of 2025, we’re reminded how much our mission depends on the generosity of supporters like you. ✨

Your gifts ensure that Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center can continue providing state-of-the-art care, lifesaving treatments, and hope for generations to come.

If you’re considering charitable giving this season, explore our planned giving options to create lasting impact for patients and families. 🎗️

Find resources at marybirdfoundation.org and more information on how you can support your family and community.

11/21/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we’re recognizing the incredible caregivers who offer strength, comfort, and care to their loved ones facing cancer. ❤️

To make life a little easier, Mary Bird Perkins offers Helping Hands — an online tool that connects patients with their support network. Patients can list what kind of help would make the biggest difference, and family and friends can easily sign up to assist.

Learn more or start using Helping Hands today:
👉 https://www.helpinghandsmbp.com/

11/21/2025

🎥 We’re proud to share a recent Louisiana First News feature spotlighting major advances in lung cancer detection and treatment, including insights from our own Dr. Victor Lin, Medical Director of Clinical Research at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Dr. Lin discusses how new technologies and innovative approaches are improving early detection and expanding treatment options for patients across Louisiana. He also highlights our ongoing commitment to ensuring equitable access to care for all patients, especially minority groups who continue to face higher barriers and greater risks.

His work is helping shape a future where more cancers are found earlier, more lives are saved, and more people, regardless of background or circumstance, receive the care they deserve.

Watch and read the full story here:
👉 https://bit.ly/48qQ4Ja

11/20/2025

Groundbreaking treatments are giving new hope to patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma, and they’re now available right here at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

In our latest blog, Dr. Andy Dalovisio, director of our Myeloma, Lymphoma, and Cellular Therapy Program, shares how innovative therapies like BiTE and CART are transforming outcomes, improving quality of life, and bringing leading-edge care closer to home.

Read the full story here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4prQZPv

11/19/2025

What an incredible day in Natchez! 🎉

Hosted at Don’s Barber Style Shop, our Barbershop Bash Mississippi brought the community together for a day focused on health, connection, and early detection, and this year’s turnout was our biggest yet!

Thanks to our partners, volunteers, and the Natchez community, more people than ever were able to take charge of their health through this free event filled with resources, food, music, and fun for the whole family.

📊 2025 Highlights:
✨ 74 total cancer screenings
✨ 74% increase over last year’s event
✨ 53 total participants

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Barbershop Bash Mississippi such a success. 💙💛

11/19/2025

💛🧦 A Heartfelt Thank You to United Rentals and Our MBP Team! 🧦💛

We’re grateful to our friends at United Rentals for organizing a multi-state sock drive that brought comfort and support to patients in communities across the country, including those cared for here at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

This special initiative was inspired by Mrs. Tracey Neldare, a United Rentals team member and MBP patient, whose idea helped spark generosity far beyond Louisiana. ❤️

Alongside the generous donations from United Rentals employees, and an additional 500 pairs of socks contributed by Walmart, our very own Mary Bird Perkins team members joined in, donating socks to help bring even more warmth and comfort to our patients.

We’re so appreciative of every team member, partner, and supporter who helped make this effort a success. These small comforts make a meaningful difference for the people we serve. 💙💛

Thank you, United Rentals, for your partnership and for helping us care for our patients with dignity and compassion.

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. 💪💜

📸 View highlights from the day!

10/28/2025

🎃💗 We’re so excited to join our friends at Syn Skin Aesthetics & Wellness for their Trunk or Treat event at Azalea Plaza in Mandeville tomorrow, October 29! 👻

Bring the whole family for games, music, food, and Halloween fun! Plus, don’t miss the Sheriff Pink Car Signing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! 🚔🎀

A huge thank-you to Syn Skin for supporting local patients and donating a portion of proceeds to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington. Your partnership helps bring hope and healing to our community. 💕

🎃👻 It’s almost Trunk or Treat time! 👻🎃

Bring the whole family and join us for a spooktacular evening with Syn Skin at Azalea Plaza in Mandeville on October 29th!

🛍️ Pop-Up Vendors | 2PM–8PM
🍬 Trunk or Treat | 6PM–8PM
🎶 Games, music, food, and drinks for everyone!

We’re proud to support Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center — 5% of all services donated 💗
Plus, don’t miss the Sheriff Pink Car Signing in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! 🚔💖

✨ Family-friendly fun, local vendors, and sweet treats — we can’t wait to see you there!

10/23/2025

💗🍸 A toast to hope, healing, and community!

Thank you to our friends at Del Porto Ristorante for their incredible support this October with the “Beet” Cancer Cocktail: a bright, seasonal creation with a deeper purpose. 🌸

A portion of proceeds from every glass benefits Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, helping provide life-saving screenings, education, and care for local patients.

📸 Pictured here: Dr. Saux, medical oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins, raising a glass of the "Beet" Cancer Cocktail to all who continue to stand with us in the fight against cancer. 💕

Sip with purpose, support local, and help us continue providing hope close to home.