Support Groups
Bereavement Support Group
Adults: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Children & Adolescents: 5:30 p.m. by appointment only. Call for appointment. Willis-Knighton Medical Center 3300 Albert L. Bicknell Drive, Hospice Family Room, Suite 3
Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiac Support Group
For women with cardiovascular illness. Guest Speakers: Merikay Ringer, PhD, or Susan Miller, spokespersons from WomenHeart, The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. FREE. Reservations requested.
Thursday, Oct. 3, Noon Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN, Cardiac Rehab Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road
Thursday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. Facilitated by Darlene Vaughn, RN, Cardiac Rehab WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Conference Room B
Thursday, Oct. 17, Noon Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN, Cardiac Rehab WK Bossier Health Center WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive, Cardiac Rehab Education Room
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:15 p.m. Facilitated by Lorri Berry Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with multiple sclerosis, family members and caregivers. Topic: “Managing Cognitive Problems and Short-term Memory Loss with MS” Guest Speaker: Santi Cook, MCD, CCC-SLP FREE. Reservations requested.
Stroke Support Group
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Facilitated by Melissa Palmer Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people who have experienced a stroke, family members and caregivers. Topic: “Restraint Therapy” Guest Speaker: Christine Wright, PhD, LOTR FREE. Reservations requested.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Friday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. Facilitated by Syria Harris Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with Parkinson’s, family members and caregivers. Topic: “Occupational Therapy” Guest Speaker: Christine Wright, Ph.D, LOTR FREE. Reservations requested.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Tuesday, Oct. 15, Noon Facilitated by Lorri Berry Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with fibromyalgia, family members and caregivers. Topic: “Preventative and Proactive Actions – Relief for Fibromyalgia Pain” Guest Speaker: Veronica Thomas FREE. Reservations requested.
Lymphedema Support Group
Monday, Oct. 28, Noon Facilitated by Katy Arsenault Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic, 2403 Greenwood Road For people with lymphedema, family members and caregivers. FREE. Reservations requested.
Community Education At Our Hospitals
Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Thriving with Cardiopulmonary Disease
A seminar that addresses the needs of people with heart failure, or signs and symptoms of chronic cardiopulmonary disease. FREE. Reservations requested.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN, Cardiac Rehab, and Stephanie Bryson, MS, RD, LDN Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road
Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, Cardiac Rehab, and Tallie Mabray, Dietitian WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Auditorium
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. Facilitated by Maggie McMillian, RN, Cardiac Rehab, and Julie Hartley, RD, LDN WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Auditorium Side B
Joint Replacement Camps
Conducted by Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute A class for patients scheduled for total hip or total knee replacement surgery or who are seriously considering surgery. It provides patient education about the hospital experience for total hip or total knee replacement surgery. FREE. Reservations required, space limited.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Second Floor Conference Room 203 (behind the auditorium)
Growing Up for Girls
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Facilitated by Kristen Gordey, PA-C, Physician Assistant at Bossier Healthcare for Women WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Auditorium Change is always hard and puberty is all about change. Teaching children about physical and emotional changes can reduce stress and anxiety, as well as promote self-esteem. Take a step to educate and prepare your pre-teen daughter (ages 9-12) for the sensitive changes associated with adolescence. FREE. Reservations required, space limited.
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal
Friday, Oct. 25, 8 am – Noon Instructor: Judy Martinez Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Career Institute, 2401 Bessie St. Designed for licensed or registered healthcare providers, this course is for those who have previously attended a healthcare provider CPR course. Provider cards are issued after successful completion of skills and a score of 85% or better on the written examination. A healthcare provider CPR study guide is available at wkhs.com under careers/ Career institute. CPR card must be provided to attend the class. If your card has been expired for more than six months, you must take a New Provider Course. COST: $50. Reservations required, space limited.
Super Smart Sitters
Saturday Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Judy Martinez Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Career Institute, 2401 Bessie St. An informative seminar for boys and girls age 11 years and older who want to learn the basics of babysitting. The course includes CPR instruction, first aid and babysitting dos and don’ts. Fire safety and personal safety will be covered by the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. COST: $40. Reservations required, space limited.
RX for Life: Natural Ways to Fight Depression
Wednesday, Oct. 30, Noon Presented by Julie Hartley, RD, CHHC WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, 2nd Floor Auditorium Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You’re not. In addition to therapy and medication, there’s a lot you can do to fight back. Learn new coping strategies in this natural treatment seminar COST: $6.00. Reservations required, space limited.
