Willis-Knighton and The Oaks of Louisiana
Supporting the health and wellness of our community through education
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 Hospice Family Room 3300 Albert L. Bicknell Drive, Suite 3
Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiac Support Group For women with cardiovascular illness. Guest Speaker: Merikay Ringer, PhD, or Susan Miller, spokespersons from WomenHeart, The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. FREE. Reservations requested.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN, Cardiac Rehab WK Bossier Health Center WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive, Cardiac Rehab Education Room
Tuesday, Jan. 21, Noon Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN, Cardiac Rehab WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Second Floor Conference Room 203
Parkinson’s Support Group
Friday, Jan 10, 11 a.m. Facilitated by Syria Harris Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center er in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, Cardiac Rehab, and Micah Pullig, RD, LDN WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Auditorium For people with Parkinson’s, family members and caregivers. FREE. Reservations requested.
Stroke Support Group
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 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. FREE. Reservations requested.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 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. FREE. Reservations requested.
Lymphedema Support Group
Monday, Jan. 27, 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.
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.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN,
Cardiac Rehab, and Micah Pullig, RD, LDN WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Auditorium
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 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
Wednesday,
Jan. 22, 1 p.m. Facilitated by Maggie McMillian, RN, Cardiac Rehab, and
Julie Hartley, RD, LDN WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Second Floor Auditorium Side B
Joint Replacement Camp
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. Participants will learn about the entire joint replacement process from pre-admission planning, surgery and follow-up outpatient therapy. FREE. Reservations required, space limited.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, Second Floor Conference Room 203. (Use fitness center entrance and elevators for nearest access)
Nutritious Nibbles
Tuesday, Jan. 28, Noon
Presented by Julie Harley, RD, LDN, CHHC WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Auditorium Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up flavor.
At this seminar, dietitian Julie Hartley will discuss satisfying, healthy snacks that are high in nutrients but low in fat, sodium and cholesterol. She will also explain how to pack smart sack lunches and portion food to avoid overeating or binging. Willis-Knighton Health System has partnered with The American Heart Association for the My Heart My Life program to promote wellness, prevention and education around heart disease and other heart-related illnesses. Cost: $7, includes lunch. Reservations required.
Cancer Education & Support
Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway
ALL CANCER SEMINARS ARE FREE, lunch provided. Reservations required, space limited.
General Cancer Support Group
Conducted by Eileen Czerwinski, MA Tuesdays, noon A cancer diagnosis is very traumatic for patients, families and friends. This group is designed to help patients and their loved ones discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by patients with cancer.
Woman to Woman: Genetic Testing
Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon Presented by Dr. Maxwell "Chip" McDonald Second Floor Conference Room An educational program to give female cancer patients information on issues unique to their treatments and side effects. Patients will also have the opportunity to discuss their concern with different healthcare providers.
