Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

United Health Foundation Awards $2.3 Million Grant to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to Increase Cancer Services in Underserved Communities

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $2.3 million grant partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to help increase access to prostate and colorectal cancer education, screening and support for historically underserved individuals across Louisiana.

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  • The United Health Foundation today announced a three-year, $2.3 million grant partnership with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to help increase access to prostate and colorectal cancer education, screening and support for historically underserved individuals across Louisiana.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center works with community partners to offer screening events in various settings, including barbershops.
  • This support will enable Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to expand access to education and life-saving early detection cancer screenings for prostate and colorectal cancers in communities where it is needed most,” said Renea Duffin, vice president of cancer support and outreach, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Please visit the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center website for a complete list of screening events and to learn more.

MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announces that Jonas Fontenot, Ph.D., M.B.A, will begin serving as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in January 2023. Fontenot currently serves as chief operating officer and the Dr. Charles M. Smith chief of physics. The transition is the culmination of a succession plan adopted by the Board to succeed Todd Stevens, the Cancer Center's longtime CEO. Stevens will transition his time to concentrate on strategic business development and growth opportunities to advance Mary Bird Perkins' mission across its regional network. "Managing the largest cancer care organization in the state requires a thoughtful and orderly succession planning process," said Tom Meek, M.D., past Board chair, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. "We built the foundation of today's announcement almost a decade ago and I am certain that Dr. Fontenot is the absolute right choice to lead Mary Bird Perkins into the future."

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  • "Managing the largest cancer care organization in the state requires a thoughtful and orderly succession planning process," said Tom Meek, M.D., past Board chair, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Dr. Jonas Fontenot will begin serving as Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center President and CEO in January.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is planning a series of events to celebrate Mary Bird Perkins' progress during Stevens tenure as CEO.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a regional cancer care organization that has been fighting cancer for more than 50 years.

New Technology at Mary Bird Perkins Set to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Baton Rouge and Across Gulf South

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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This is an absolute game-changer for Mary Bird Perkins, our patients and the state of Louisiana, said Kos Kovtun, M.D.

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  • This is an absolute game-changer for Mary Bird Perkins, our patients and the state of Louisiana, said Kos Kovtun, M.D.
  • The funding from Mary Bird Perkins is dedicated to the capital investment needed to enhance the facilities and clinical resources.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a regional cancer care organization that has been fighting cancer for 50 years.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation secures the future of cancer care by building an endowment to provide long-term sustainability ultimately advancing cancer care for generations to come.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and OneOncology Partner to Strengthen Community Cancer Care in the Gulf South

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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OneOncology brings to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center resources, access to a broad network of physicians across the country, information technology assets and national buying power.

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  • OneOncology brings to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center resources, access to a broad network of physicians across the country, information technology assets and national buying power.
  • "This is an exciting time for Mary Bird Perkins and the board is in support," said Art Favre, board chairman, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • "Partnering with OneOncology is yet another milestone for Mary Bird Perkins as we recognize our 50 years of community-based cancer care," said Todd Stevens, president and chief executive officer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centeris a regional cancer care organization that has been fighting cancer for 50 years.

Baton Rouge Health District Awarded Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Grant for #COVIDSAFE Campaign

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Baton Rouge Health District received a $50,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation - Community Crisis and Disaster Response Grant program .

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Baton Rouge Health District received a $50,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation - Community Crisis and Disaster Response Grant program .
  • "While the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines is hopeful, we know some people are hesitant," said John Spain, Baton Rouge Health District board chair and executive vice president for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
  • We are excited to partner with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to help make our region and state #COVIDSAFE."
  • COVID SAFE is an initiative of the Baton Rouge Health District , guided by communication leaders from its member institutions, which include Ochsner Health, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Woman's Hospital, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Baton Rouge Health District to Launch COVID SAFE Vaccination Promotion Campaign

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID SAFE is a coordinated outreach effort among Baton Rouge Health District member healthcare institutions that will focus on COVID-19 vaccine promotion and engagement, with healthcare providers and caregivers showing leadership in the community as vaccines roll out.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID SAFE is a coordinated outreach effort among Baton Rouge Health District member healthcare institutions that will focus on COVID-19 vaccine promotion and engagement, with healthcare providers and caregivers showing leadership in the community as vaccines roll out.
  • The COVID SAFE campaign will be implemented by Baton Rouge Health District and overseen by a committee of communications leaders of all Health District member institutions, which include Ochsner Health System, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Woman's Hospital, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
  • Baton Rouge Health District is a coalition of patient-focused, innovative healthcare organizations committed to the vision of a world-class, high performing health destination at the heart of a healthy and vibrant community.
  • Founding members of the Baton Rouge Health District include Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Health, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Woman's Hospital.

Vysioneer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Endeavor to Make Artificial Intelligence Accessible for Precision Radiation Therapy

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Vysioneers Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution development will be fueled by the clinical expertise and data from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

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  • Vysioneers Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution development will be fueled by the clinical expertise and data from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Through this collaboration, Vysioneer and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will bring the field of radiation oncology to a sweeping step forward with the power of advanced deep-learning techniques and cloud platforms.
  • Together, Vysioneer and Mary Bird Perkins will empower us as medical professionals to change the way we practice medicine today and into the future, said Charles Wood , M.D., medical director of radiation oncology, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is a regional cancer care organization that has been fighting cancer for almost 50 years.