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• Baton Rouge General's Pink Pumpkin Patch returns for Breast Cancer Awareness month Play Video

  October 6, 2021 7:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Take a drive down Bluebonnet Boulevard and you'll see the return of a very welcomed sight, Baton Rouge General's Pumpkin Patch. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Baton Rouge General's pink pumpkins have made a comeback to help raise awareness about the illness that... more »

• Mammogram screenings delayed by COVID-19 vaccine Play Video

  May 5, 2021 8:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many important health screenings for women were delayed during the height of the pandemic. Now doctors say there's a new hurdle with trying to get women to schedule their next mammogram. Some patients are reportedly developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination. That is raising... more »

• BRG's upcoming 'Mammos & Mimosas' annual event to combine health with brunch, bubbly

  September 22, 2020 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge General is hosting its annual 'Mammos & Mimosas' event that combines mammograms with brunch and bubbly. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at BRG's Bluebonnet Blvd. campus. It is open to women 40 years of age... more »

• Real men drive pink: Fire chief paints truck pink Play Video

  June 1, 2016 10:31 PM

  LOBDELL - The Lobdell Volunteer Fire Department Chief painted his rescue vehicle pink to show solidarity with his crew. It has all of the bells and whistles a firefighter and first responder needs to do their job, but it stands out on any scene. The rescue truck is painted... more »

• Dr. Stephens on breast reconstructive surgery Play Video

  October 8, 2015 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Just in time for October to get into full swing, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Stephens visited News 2 on Thursday evening to talk about techniques for breast reconstructive surgery. According to the surgeon, breast reconstructive surgery is type of surgery for women who have... more »