June 29, 2023

Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s standards and treatment plans.

June 22, 2023

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has announced two initiatives aimed at educating the LGBTQ+ community about cancer risks and improving cancer screening rates.

Over the coming months, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will engage in two grant-funded programs focused on providing cancer education and outreach to the Capital Region’s LGBTQ+ community.

June 22, 2023

Robert Drennan, MD, electrophysiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), recently implanted the Assert-IQ™ Insertable Cardiac Monitor, with advanced algorithms, remote programmability, and the world’s longest battery life. The procedure was performed on June 12 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

June 22, 2023

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital held a record-breaking Driving the Future car raffle, with more than $1.2 million contributed. The annual fundraiser raffles five Lexus vehicles with proceeds supporting the programs and services of the children’s hospital.  

June 22, 2023

On June 4, Cancer Services held its annual Celebration of Life event to commemorate National Cancer Survivors Day. Held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, the event welcomed 73 cancer survivors and their loved ones from across the Greater Baton Rouge region to enjoy food, music, dancing, arts and crafts, door prizes, and fellowship.