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• Danielle Mack New Development Officer at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Mar 11, 2010)
• Smith Joins Mary Bird Perkins Team as New Volunteer Services Coordinator (Mar 11, 2010)
• New Grants Program Director at Mary Bird Perkins (Mar 11, 2010)
• Free Health Fair for the Whole Family (Mar 10, 2010)
• Mary Bird Perkins, LSU Hosting National Scientific Conference (Mar 5, 2010)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC to Hold Free Colorectal Cancer Screening (Mar 5, 2010)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital Offer Free Screening at WalMart (Mar 5, 2010)
• Local Leaders in Cancer Care Offer Free Colorectal Cancer Screening (Mar 5, 2010)
• Free Screenings Offered During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March (Mar 5, 2010)
• The Cancer Program of OLOL and Mary Bird Perkins set to Host an Event for National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (Feb 15, 2010)
• New Senior Development Officer Joins Mary Bird Perkins Team (Jan 8, 2010)
• All Five Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centers Across SE Louisiana Earn ACR Accreditation (Jan 8, 2010)
• Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Debs Decorate Tree for Life at Cancer Center (Dec 23, 2009)
• Local Cancer Leaders Partner to Offer Free Smoking Cessation Program (Dec 22, 2009)
• Media Statement (Dec 22, 2009)
• The Gift of Time (Dec 16, 2009)
• Cancer Center in Gonzales Among Louisiana's Best of 2009 Winners (Dec 9, 2009)
• Vitter Asks For Community Input (Nov 30, 2009)
• Jennifer O’Neil Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Development Office (Nov 24, 2009)
• Groundbreaking Kicks off New Facility for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC (Nov 24, 2009)
• Industry Executives Tour Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales (Nov 18, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Expands its Leading-edge Radiation Therapy Treatment Options (Nov 17, 2009)
• A Night of Pampering with a Purpose (Nov 17, 2009)
• St. Peter’s “Denim Day” Benefits Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Oct 21, 2009)
• Live Jazz Music Soothes Patients Awaiting Cancer Treatment (Oct 16, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC to Hold Free Breast Cancer Screening (Oct 6, 2009)
• M. Clarke Currie Named Cancer Program Director for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center At TGMC (Oct 6, 2009)
• Rathbone Society Donors Honored (Sep 25, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC to Hold Free Prostate and Colorectal Cancer Screenings (Sep 25, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins' 2009 "Fight Cancer" Campaign Begins (Sep 14, 2009)
• Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Welcomes New Medical Director (Sep 9, 2009)
• Pet Therapy Comes to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Aug 20, 2009)
• The Cancer Program of OLOL and Mary Bird Perkins Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings (Aug 10, 2009)
• St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to Hold Free Prostate Cancer Screning (Jul 16, 2009)
• Local Cancer Leaders Earn National Accreditation (Jul 16, 2009)
• Former LSU Tiger and Cowboys Linebacker Helps Score Against Breast Cancer (Jul 16, 2009)
• Taste of the Tournament, Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open (Jun 25, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Honors Hammond Volunteers with Spring Luncheon (Jun 23, 2009)
• Internal Giving Campaign at Mary Bird Perkins Sets New Record (Jun 22, 2009)
• Jeffrey P. Long, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC (Jun 18, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Recognizes Center Volunteers (Jun 18, 2009)
• Bill Peters Elected Foundation Chair (Jun 18, 2009)
• 19th Hole Celebration Recognizes Founding Golf Committee (Jun 17, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins' Board of Directors Elects New Members (May 20, 2009)
• Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Joins National Research Program (May 13, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Receives Grant from Komen Baton Rouge Affiliate (May 5, 2009)
• MBP Fundraising Volunteers Enjoy Appreciation Reception (Apr 30, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Benefits from 2009 Rubicon Golf Tournament (Apr 30, 2009)
• Medical Physics Group Sponsors Radiation Oncology Seminars (Apr 30, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open Returns in 2009 (Apr 30, 2009)
• May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month (Apr 30, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC to Hold Free Colorectal Cancer Screening (Mar 19, 2009)
• Colon Cancer Team Launches Website for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Mar 11, 2009)
• Free Health Fair for the Whole Family (Mar 10, 2009)
• Minority Cancer Awareness Week Event (Mar 10, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Opens in Gonzales (Mar 4, 2009)
• March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Feb 27, 2009)
• March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Feb 27, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Opens in Gonzales (Feb 11, 2009)
• MBP Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Reception (Feb 9, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington Announces New Volunteer Program (Feb 9, 2009)
• Mary Bird Perkins and LSU Planning to add Proton Therapy (Feb 2, 2009)
• Teenager Brings Holiday Smiles to Cancer Patients (Dec 23, 2008)
• Louisiana Tumor Registry Wins National Award (Dec 10, 2008)
• Salon Holds ?Cuts and Color? Cancer Fundraiser (Dec 10, 2008)
• Gonzales Community Members Learn More about Mary Bird Perkins (Nov 25, 2008)
• Greater Northshore Business & Community Council Formed (Nov 11, 2008)
• MBP-LSU Host International Expert (Nov 10, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins Beneficiary of Stirling Properties Golf Tournament (Oct 31, 2008)
• Covington Junior League Sponsors Mary Bird Perkins Breast Screening (Oct 31, 2008)
• Pretty Hat Society Learns About Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Oct 30, 2008)
• St. Peter?s ?Denim Day? Benefits Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Oct 30, 2008)
• Bumble Lane Spa for the Cure Benefits Mary Bird Perkins (Oct 29, 2008)
• Walk/Run Benefiting Mary Bird Perkins New Event for Oktoberfest (Oct 20, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Employee Receives Statewide Award (Oct 16, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins? Donors Enjoy Unique Reception (Oct 13, 2008)
• ?TEAM Turner? Donates Van to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Oct 10, 2008)
• Fontenot Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Sep 17, 2008)
• Price Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Sep 17, 2008)
• National Prostate Cancer Awareness Fact Sheet (Aug 15, 2008)
• The Cancer Program of OLOL and Mary Bird Perkins Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings (Aug 15, 2008)
• Terrebonne Parish Now Home to Comprehensive Cancer Care (Jul 30, 2008)
• Woman?s Hospital and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Announce Woman's Comprehensive Breast Care Program (Jul 22, 2008)
• Gibbons Elected AAPM Secretary (Jul 21, 2008)
• The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Receives One of Five Nationwide Grants to Develop Patient Navigation Program (Jul 14, 2008)
• The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Earns Three-Year Approval with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons (Jul 7, 2008)
• Local Community Leaders Gather to Support Fight Against Cancer, Learn About Mary Bird Perkins (Jun 30, 2008)
• Taste of Louisiana, Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open ? Winning Combo for Cancer Center (Jun 19, 2008)
• Taste of Louisiana Celebrates Supporters in the Fight Against Cancer (Jun 9, 2008)
• MBPCC and St. Elizabeth Hospital Celebrate Partnership (Jun 6, 2008)
• Jeff Boss Memorial Golf Classic Raises $5,000 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Jun 5, 2008)
• Crawfishman Triathlon Donates $3K to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (May 21, 2008)
• Covington Mayor Tours Nonprofit Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (May 15, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins Recognizes Center Volunteers (May 12, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins? Board of Directors Elects New Members (May 7, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins? CARE Network Wins Radiance Award (May 5, 2008)
• Over 650 Screenings Provided at Free Minority Cancer Awareness Health Fair (Apr 29, 2008)
• Former LSU Tiger and Cowboys Linebacker Helps Score Against Breast Cancer (Apr 25, 2008)
• Donors Honored at Mary Bird Perkins? Leadership Dinner (Apr 24, 2008)
• Clinical Trials Now Available for Cancer Patients (Apr 3, 2008)
• Free Health Fair for the Whole Family (Mar 24, 2008)
• Cindy Williamson Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Development Office (Mar 20, 2008)
• Lyles Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Development Office (Mar 20, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital to Offer Free Screening at Covington Wal-Mart (Feb 18, 2008)
• The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Sponsors Free Screenings (Feb 18, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins? Fund-Raising Volunteers Enjoy Appreciation Reception (Mar 17, 2008)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital to Offer Free Screening at Gonzales Wal-Mart (Feb 18, 2008)
• MBP Names New Medical Director (Feb 13, 2008)
• Gonzales Site of 4th Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Location (Feb 5, 2008)
• Lin Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Medical Physics Team (Feb 4, 2008)
• Carolyn A. Chassee Incoming VP for Development at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Nov 14, 2007)
• Anna B. Lipsey Legacy Builders Honored by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Nov 14, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation Helps Donors Explore Emerging Charitable Giving Trends (Nov 14, 2007)
• Going Once. Going Twice?Sold!!! (Nov 12, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins? Chief of Physics Named ASTRO Fellow (Nov 7, 2007)
• Fight Cancer and Bid Online at www.MaryBirdAuction.com (Nov 7, 2007)
• Unique Preview Party Kicks Off Cancer Center?s Online Auction (Oct 19, 2007)
• Board of Regents Presents LSU with Grants Totaling $3.96 Million for Endowed Chairs and Professorships (Oct 5, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center?s Dr. Kenneth Hogstrom Named Chair in Medical Physics at LSU (Oct 4, 2007)
• Mary Ella Sanders, MD Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Sep 10, 2007)
• September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Sep 5, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist (Sep 5, 2007)
• MBPCC Kicks Off 2007 Annual Giving Campaign (Sep 4, 2007)
• September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Aug 17, 2007)
• Oncology Clinical Research: Past?Present?The Road Ahead (Aug 10, 2007)
• Capitol to Capitol Cyclists Arriving At LA State Capitol Saturday, August 11 at Noon (Aug 10, 2007)
• Capitol to Capitol Cyclists to Arrive in Baton Rouge August 11 (Aug 3, 2007)
• MBPCC Medical Physicists Present at National Conference (Jul 31, 2007)
• St. Elizabeth Hospital Partners With Cancer Center (Jul 20, 2007)
• Capitol to Capitol (Jul 11, 2007)
• Brent Parker Newest Physicist at MBP (Jun 28, 2007)
• Mary Beth Schnauder Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Jun 27, 2007)
• MBP Medical Physicists Receive Prestigious, National Certification (Jun 26, 2007)
• Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge Launches Outreach Pilot Program (Jun 18, 2007)
• The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Selected for Prestigious National Cancer Institute Pilot Program (Jun 14, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins? C.A.R.E. Network, Our Lady of the Lake Co-sponsor Free Skin Cancer Screenings (May 9, 2007)
• WAFB Golf Tournament Winners (May 7, 2007)
• The Taste of Louisiana Moves to Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (May 1, 2007)
• Most prevalent of all cancers can be prevented (May 1, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Recognizes Center Volunteers (Apr 30, 2007)
• Baton Rouge Komen Affiliate Grants $10,000 to C.A.R.E. Network (Apr 23, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Board Elects New Directors (Apr 18, 2007)
• Donors Honored at Mary Bird Perkins? Leadership Dinner (Mar 30, 2007)
• November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month (Jan 18, 2007)
• Cancer Center?s Online Auction Brings Out Best in Donors, Buyers (Jan 18, 2007)
• Golden Deeds winner never sought limelight (Jan 18, 2007)
• Endowed Chair Supports Cancer Research Through LSU and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Partnership (Jan 18, 2007)
• Donors allow LSU to beef up medical post (Jan 18, 2007)
• National Financial Magazine Features Local Firm (Jan 18, 2007)
• Katherine Rose Named to Hammond Chamber, Leadership St. Tammany (Jan 18, 2007)
• MBPCC and Dr. Charles M. Smith Honored at Luncheon (Jan 18, 2007)
• LSU Medical Physics Program Gains Full Accreditation (Jan 18, 2007)
• Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Our Lady of the Lake (Mar 8, 2007)
• Florida Parishes Community Donates Over $41,000 (Feb 28, 2007)
• Northshore Community Donates Over $100,000 to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Feb 28, 2007)
• LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARLES FOTI?S OFFICE PRESENTS $25K TO MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER?S C.A.R.E. NETWORK (Mar 28, 2007)
• The Cancer No One Wants To Talk About is Preventable, Beatable and Treatable If Detected and Treated Early (Feb 28, 2007)
• 2006 Annual Giving Campaign a Great Success (Feb 9, 2007)
• C.A.R.E. Network Welcomes New Executive Director (Mar 15, 2007)
• LSU Medical Physics Program Gains Full Accreditation (Jan 18, 2007)

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