WK recently completed a major expansion of its Heart & Vascular Institute. Adjacent to the hospital’s North Campus on Greenwood Road, the Institute has expanded by 80,000 square feet and three floors. The space is now home to five new surgical suites, 20 additional critical care beds, and state-of-the art equipment.

When Terry Petzold heard his named called at the Bossier Chamber of Commerce’s 70th Annual Gala on Jan. 30, he thought it must’ve been a typo. Petzold was awarded Bossier Chamber’s 2017 Business Person of the Year for his accomplishments as the managing partner of Magee Resource Group.

Sometimes when you’re on a diet or you’re trying to follow a meal plan, one of the worst places to go eat at is a restaurant. You see your friends and family eating all this delicious food, but you know you have to follow what your dietitian planned out for you.

Well, it’s the same reason you didn’t speak up in that meeting when you had a different opinion than the rest, simply because you did not want to appear unsupportive of the group's efforts.

The Tyler administration is stressing that the renewals are “essential for maintaining basic city services.” These services include for street repairs, SPAR recreational facilities, police and fire uniforms, and city employee salaries, pensions and health insurance.

But experts say that while local unemployment is at an all-time low (around 4.6 percent), those higher-end jobs are not the only ones out there, and some employers are almost desperate to fill all kinds of positions with quality workers and general laborers who are trainable and reliable.

Preparing for a better outcome at home pg.25.

Don’t think that you are alone. The CDC reports that there are over 23.1 million people who have heard those very words. There are still 7.2 million people who have diabetes that have yet to be diagnosed, with an additional 84.1 million adults over the age of 18 that have the early stages of diabetes (pre-diabetes).

The 86-year-old woke one night in December with chest pains and was taken to the emergency room, where doctors discovered he had pneumonia. This diagnosis resulted in his hospital admission and the discovery he had a leaking heart valve (mitral valve regurgitation).

Some time ago, a person who had just sustained yet another relapse in addiction came to see me, despairing of ever making a success of abstinent recovery. He exclaimed, “I’m just not even sure I have what it takes to stay sober.

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s or even older can develop acne. Adult acne may be related to hormones, childbirth, menopause, stopping “the pill” and other medications.

The name “dry needling” can sound peculiar to many who read it, and the topic raises some debate among practitioners as well.

The additional 80,000 square feet adds five new surgical suites, 20 additional critical care beds and new technology. The surgery suites are dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Stan Shelby. The day surgery pavillion is named in honor of the late Dr. Albert Bicknell.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year, more than 20 million adult patients are discharged from U.S. hospitals. And on average, for every five Medicare patients discharged from a hospital, at least one will return within a month, and one in three will be back within 90 days.

Total hip replacement surgery is extremely common, with more than 300,000 total hip replacements being performed in the United States annually.

A new year brings another chance to get back on track. Whether this means better time management, marking off an item on your bucket list, or losing a few pounds, most people entertain the idea of a new year’s resolution every year.

First, a bit of biology ... The lens in the front of your eye focuses light on the retina in the back of your eye. The lens is like the one in a camera, and the retina is like film. The space between the lens and retina is filled with the vitreous, a clear gel that helps to maintain the shape of the eye.

Riding a bike gives you a substantial workout. I enjoy riding bike trails because I get to enjoy nature while getting low-impact exercise. I gave up riding on streets because there are too many dangers posed by cars and trucks. If you don’t want to ride outdoors, you can pedal a stationary bike indoors.

WANT TO GET YOUR EVENT, BAND OR BAR/NIGHTCLUB LISTED IN “TALK OF THE TOWN”? E-MAIL INFORMATION THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE TO EDITOR@THEFORUMNEWS.COM..

CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital is proud to introduce the team leading this new concept in health care. The CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital is a micro-hospital, the first of its kind in the region. It is not a freestanding emergency room, it’s a hospital licensed by the State of Louisiana.

On Jan. 20 at the Shreveport Convention Center, more than 1,200 guests attended the Krewe of Centaur Grand Ball XXVII: A Night at the Library..