Delivering Cancer Care Close to Home Together We Coordinate the Entire Continuum of Cancer Care The Cancer Program of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital is the most comprehensive cancer program in the St. Tammany Parish area, offering patients the convenience of receiving high-quality, advanced cancer care close to home. Our comprehensive cancer program has been accredited with commendation since 2003 by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) – the gold standard for outstanding cancer programs. Approval is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality cancer care and undergo a rigorous evaluation process. The comprehensive cancer program is the only approved cancer program in west St. Tammany Parish and is focused on the entire continuum of cancer care.
Commitment to Early Detection and Outreach The Cancer Program of Mary Bird Perkins and St. Tammany Parish Hospital brings free cancer screenings, prevention and education services to the Northshore each year. This effort has been underway since 2002 when the early detection program began. With our mobile medical clinic, the Early Bird, we offer these screenings to participants at times and locations convenient to them. In 2010, we screened 780 participants in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, 41% of whom had never been screened. Patient navigation plays a crucial role in early detection. A nurse navigator, present at each screening event, ensures all patients with abnormal findings receive timely follow-up. They serve as a consistent guide to assist with providing education materials, answering questions, and identifying and addressing barriers to care. In 2010, 16% of screening participants had an abnormal finding that required follow–up. Through our commitment to community education and health fair initiatives, more than 1,750 people learned about cancer care including cancer early detection and wellness information as it relates to cancer. 2010 Cancer Screening Details Total Participants Total Events Participants Never Screened Participants Navigated Cancers Diagnosed
Breast
Prostate
Colorectal
Skin
Oral
Total
287
132
178
180
3
780
9
3
18
4
1
35
50
22
114
128
3
317
(17%)
(17%)
(64%)
(71%)
(100%)
(41%)
77 (27%)
14 (11%)
3 (2%)
31
0
125
(17%)
(0%)
(16%)
3
1
0
2
0
6
January 1-December 31, 2010 St. Tammany and Washington Parishes
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2011 MBPCC AND STPH CANCER ANNUAL REPORT