Baton Rouge General Medical Center

At 45, Ingrid Bowman was preparing for her next chapter as an empty nester when a routine mammogram revealed triple-negative breast cancer. Today, after chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, she’s cancer-free and sharing an important reminder -- get your mammogram, even when you feel healthy. Watch her story.

BRG Survivor Series: Local mother urges routine mammograms after breast cancer diagnosis BATON ROUGE- A woman born and raised in Baton Rouge was ready to live her best life at 45 years old, but breast cancer handed her an unexpected midlife crisis.

National recognition for re**al cancer treatment means our patients get the best in care, with fewer complications and better outcomes.

BRG has earned re-accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Re**al Cancer, recognizing a commitment to the highest standards in treating re**al cancer, which often involves complex treatment. Congratulations to our multidisciplinary cancer care team on this incredible achievement!

Even our tiniest patients are celebrating the spooky season! This Halloween tradition brings a little extra joy to both our NICU families and care teams.

Another successful Mammos & More event 💗 Taking care of your health can be fun, too! Need a mammogram? Get all set up at protectyourpumpkins.com

Just 10 weeks after a clear mammogram, Kodi Wilson discovered a lump that led to a stage 2A breast cancer diagnosis, a double mastectomy and months of grueling chemotherapy. She is sharing her story to encourage others to trust their instincts, get anything unusual checked out and remember that when someone is facing cancer, sometimes the best thing you can do is simply show up.

BRG Survivor Series: Baton Rouge Woman faces cancer battle despite strict preventive measures BATON ROUGE —  In a sobering reminder of medical unpredictability, Kodi Wilson received news from doctors that shook her. About ten weeks after receiving clear results from a routine mammogram, Wilson discovered a lump in her right breast. She got it checked, and doctors told her she had cancer. ...

Happy to partner with our next-door neighbor on the Power of Pink event! Be sure to swing by the BRG table where we’ll have a little something special for breast cancer patients and survivors. 🩷

Join us on Saturday, October 24th from 1pm - 4pm on The Boulevard for The Power of Pink Breast Cancer event. This is a FREE community event designed to spread awareness about Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Resources. We'll have a DJ, games, prizes and more! Don't forget to wear PINK! 🩷🎀🌸💕

🚨 Milestone alert! At BRG, 200 patients have undergone the Inspire procedure, a small implant that provides a mask-free solution for people with sleep apnea who have struggled with other treatment options. Congrats to Dr. John Wood and team - here’s to many more nights of restful, healthy sleep!

There are still some spots left, so cross a mammogram off your list - and have some fun in the process! Register at brgeneral.org/mammos