Nutritional Services

Maintaining good nutrition and a proper diet is important when going through cancer treatment. Doctors and researchers have found that patients who eat well during their treatment periods are better able to withstand the side effects and possible stress related to treatment.

The Center’s nutritionists will help you follow a healthy diet during and after your cancer treatment. They have special training in oncology and nutrition, and base their advice on scientifically sound nutrition research. We also offer additional online information, based on your specific cancer type.

Meet Our Dieticians

Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, CSO, LDN Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge (225) 215-1216 vshivers@marybird.com

Linzay Chatelain, MS, RD, LDN  Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge (225) 215-0827 lchatelain@marybird.com

Meredith Bechac, RDN, LDN Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington (985) 276-6831 mbechac@marybird.com

Maureen Breaux, RDN, LDN Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales and Hammond (985) 542-5000 mbreaux@marybird.com

Jordan Davis, MS, RDN, LDN Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Hammond (985) 542-5000 jdavis@marybird.com

Allison Cazenave, CSO, RDN, LDN Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Houma (985) 858-7647 allison.cazenave@tgmc.com

Therapeutic Food Pantry

Patients at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington and Hammond facing food or financial struggles brought on by a cancer diagnosis can maintain a diverse and nutritious diet through the therapeutic food pantry. The program serves two purposes: providing sustenance to those facing food insecurity and allowing patients with special nutritional needs access to a wide variety of freezer and long-shelf life items. Fueled by generosity from the community, the food pantry has expanded its offerings through a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans.

Learn more about this program and how you can help. 

For more information, please call one of the locations below:

Baton Rouge (225) 215-1216
Hammond (985) 542-5000
Gonzales (225) 644-1205
Covington (985) 875-1434

Other Important Phone Numbers

Scheduling Line
Cancer Screenings