Baton Rouge, La. – Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is adding additional strength to its medical staff leadership team. Daniel LaVie, M.D. has been appointed as medical director of hematology and medical oncology, and Constance Blunt, M.D. hematologist and medical oncologist, will serve as medical director of cancer prevention and outreach.
In his role as medical director of hematology and medical oncology, LaVie, who has been with Mary Bird Perkins since 2018, will provide strategic oversight and clinical guidance for the Center’s medical oncology programs. He will define and implement strategies to optimize cancer care, enhance patient outcomes and lead continuous improvements in clinical practice. He will also collaborate with multiple leaders across the organization, including the Cancer Center’s administrator, and its quality program to ensure excellence in patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
As medical director of cancer prevention and outreach, Blunt, who has worked at Mary Bird Perkins since 2022, will work closely with vice president for cancer support and outreach Renea Duffin, and the program’s regional directors to guide and enhance the Prevention on the Go program. Blunt will provide medical leadership, establish strategic priorities and help to drive quality improvement in cancer prevention and early detection services.
Blunt will focus on strategic planning, staff development and program evaluation while actively participating in community events and media outreach to promote cancer prevention, education and awareness.
“Drs. LaVie and Blunt’s combined expertise in hematology, medical oncology and cancer prevention is a tremendous asset as we continue to advance our mission of providing exceptional care and innovative solutions. Their strategic vision and dedication to oncology will be instrumental in further enhancing our programs and driving impactful outcomes for our patients and community.” Jodi Conachen, chief operating officer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.
These appointments highlight Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s commitment to enhancing cancer care through leadership, innovation and a patient-centered approach.
To learn more about Mary Bird Perkins’ Prevention on the Go program, visit marybird.org/get-screened.
About Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s largest cancer care organization and has been leading the fight against cancer for more than 50 years. Founded in Baton Rouge in 1971 by a group of community leaders, the Cancer Center now serves every region of Louisiana and communities across southwest Mississippi. With the most expansive team of highly-trained oncologists leveraging innovative therapies and technologies, Mary Bird Perkins is offering the most personalized treatment options available in the Gulf South. The Cancer Center’s emphasis on community-based care allows patients to access these resources close to home. From early detection through our innovative Prevention on the Go screening and education program, to diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer, Mary Bird Perkins offers a wide array of individualized support services to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. For more information, visit marybird.org.