METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A new Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center clinic has opened in Metairie. Coast Guard medevacs two from cruise ship near Plaquemines Parish According to a news release, the new clinic is located on Veterans Memorial Boulevard and specializes in treating patients with urological cancers like prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. The new clinic is the first in the Metairie area and continues "Mary Bird Perkins’ mission of providing crucial cancer care to local communities, close to home." The release states that the clinic will be staffed with physicians known for their work with urologic oncology. The new Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Clinic is located at 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Warm and dry weather to continue through the week Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center opens new clinic in Metairie Starbucks releasing 'Wicked' drinks inspired by the upcoming film LSU Football anticipates daunting test, raucous environment at Texas A&M This Week in Louisiana Politics: voting, TOPS and energy