Community Education At Our Hospitals

Joint Replacement Camps

Conducted by Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute

For patients who are scheduled for total hip or total knee surgery or who are considering surgery in the near future. Participants will learn about the entire joint replacement process from pre-admission planning, surgery and follow-up outpatient therapy. FREE. Reservations requested.

Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center Conference Room B (For nearest access, use the main entrance near the Emergency Room)

Tuesday, April 15, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center Conference Room 203 (For nearest access, use the Fitness Center entrance and elevators)

Hang Tough, Don’t Puff

Facilitated by Jarrod Mitchell, MS, RCEP, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator Friday, April 4, 10 a.m. Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road A tobacco cessation program designed to help you stop tobacco use and dependence. FREE. Reservations required.

Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Thriving with Cardiopulmonary Disease

This seminar addresses the needs of people with heart failure or signs and symptoms of chronic cardiopulmonary disease. FREE. Reservations requested.

Tuesday, April 8, 2 p.m.

Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN, cardiac rehab nurse and Stephanie Bryson, RD, dietitian Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m.

Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Micah Pullig, dietitian WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Auditorium

Wednesday, April 16, 1 p.m.

Facilitated by Maggie McMillian, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Julie Hartley, RD, LDN, dietitian WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

Growing Up for Girls

Presented by Betsy LeRoy, MD Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m. Shreve Memorial Library, Hamilton/South Caddo branch* 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Change is always hard and puberty is all about change. Teaching children about physical and emotional changes can reduce stress and anxiety and promote self-esteem. Take a step to educate and prepare your pre-teen daughter (ages 9 – 12) for the sensitive changes of adolescence. A female adult must attend with each registered child. FREE. Reservations required.

*Note: This is off campus due to construction.

REGISTER ONLINE @ WKHS.COM OR CALL (318) 212-8225.

Part of the My Heart My Life program in partnership with the American Heart Association.

Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 p.m.

All WK Fitness & Wellness Centers

Lace up your walking shoes, grab your pedometer and join Willis-Knighton Health System for a group warm-up, stretch and outdoor walk. Heart disease is this country’s number one killer, but exercising as little as 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk. Let this be the beginning of a journey to better health.

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, Suite 3 3300 Albert L. Bicknell Drive

Support Groups conducted by Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute FREE. Reservations requested.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Tuesday, April 1, 6:15 p.m. 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: Financial Assistance for Medical Care for Multiple Sclerosis Presenter: Jenna Strecker, MBA, CTRS, Willis- Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Stroke Support Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2 p.m. 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: Pre-planning Funeral Arrangements Speaker: Nell Shehee Kramer, Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Tuesday, April 15, Noon Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with fibromyalgia, family members and caregivers.

Free. Registration requested.

Heart to Heart — Women’s Cardiovascular 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, April 3, Noon Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse. Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m. Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse WK Bossier Health Center WK Bossier Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, April 15, Noon Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN, Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

Lymphedema Support Group

Presented by Katy Arsenault Monday, April 28, Noon Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic, 2403 Greenwood Road For people with lymphedema, family members and caregivers.

Classes For Moms-to-Be:

A comprehensive prenatal class schedule and information booklet is available at offices of all OB/GYN physicians who deliver at Willis-Knighton hospitals.

The Oaks welcomes the public to all seminars and events. Registration is required.

Lectures and Seminars

Well Worth It Series

Six Things You Should Know about U.S./China Relations

Guest Speaker: Erin Ennis

Thursday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks Erin Ennis, vice president of the U.S.-China Business Council, will discuss U.S. relations with China, our country’s third largest trading partner and Louisiana’s sixth largest. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

George Washington's Secret 6

Guest Speaker: Ann King

Monday, April 21, 2 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre Enjoy an afternoon of history, intrigue and adventure with book reviewer Ann King. In “George Washington's Secret 6,” Bryan Kilmeade , with Don Yaeger, details the activities of the Culper 6, who worked as a spy ring on behalf of Gen. George Washington in New York City. Washington and his army had been forced to retreat from New York City in the fall of 1776, yet Washington recognized New York City for its importance geographically and as the second largest city in the 13 colonies. Historians have discovered enough information about this group’s activities to credit them with turning the tide of the war. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Daily Life in Ancient Greece

Guest Speaker: Alex Mikaberidze, PhD, LSUS

Tuesday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre Alexander Mikaberidze, PhD, professor of history at LSUS, will discuss daily life in ancient Greece, with emphasis on birth, childhood, marriage and death. The lecture is part of The Oaks’ yearlong Passport to Health series that incorporates programs and events related to a different country each quarter. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Nutritional Heroes II

Guest Speakers: Julie Hartley and Pam Knight

Tuesday, April 22, 5 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre

Want a better mood, focus and energy? Super foods are the most cutting-edge ways to achieve peak-performance health and optimal energy. They are powerful sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and other nutrients. Super foods represent a uniquely promising piece of the nutritional puzzle. In Super Foods II, Julie Hartley, registered dietitian with WK Wellness Solutions, will show you how to choose the best spring greens and vegetables and reshape your medical destiny with nature’s medicine. Eat, look and feel well! Organic gardener Pam Knight will share how to grow your own super foods and Oaks chefs will demonstrate how to put those nutritious foods into delicious action.

Free. Registration is required.

Health and Wellness

Healthwise Diabetes and Pedorthic Foot Care Guest Speaker: Jay Zaffater, certified pedorthist Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Center Diabetes can increase a person’s risk of having foot problems. Since the extreme consequence is amputation, foot care for someone with diabetes becomes a daily priority. Zaffater will discuss innovative pedorthic devices that help diabetic patients suffering from foot pain and other issues. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

Spiritual

The Beauty of the Psalms

Discussion Leader: The Rev. Larry Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Tower at The Oaks Activity Room Study focuses on the longest book of the Bible, which contains 150 individual psalms written by many different people. FREE. Registration is required.

One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land

Discussion Leader: The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services, The Oaks of Louisiana

Thursday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre In this 7-week video bible study, Priscilla Schirer “discusses how God uses the wilderness to draw people into an intimate relationship with Him. The same God who led the Israelites out of Egypt paid a great price for humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ.” FREE. Registration is required.

Spiritual Pathways: What is Pentecostalism?

Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Religious Studies Department at Centenary College Wednesday, April 16 , 4 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into Pentecostals.. FREE. Registration required.

Spiritual Services

Chapel at The Oaks

The multifaith spiritual activities at The Oaks of Louisiana and the Chapel at The Oaks are open to all who wish to be a part of a meaningful experience. The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services, and Mickie Cowan, chaplain, work with volunteer clergy and lay leaders from throughout the community to create a variety of worship opportunities at the Chapel at The Oaks. Details about these services can be found under Classes and Events at wkhs.com. No reservations are required.

Catholic Mass

Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

April 7: The Rev. Phil Michiels, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

April 14: The Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus

April 21: The Rev. Phil Michiels, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

April 28: The Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus

Communion Services

Sunday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.: The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services

Monday, April 7, 3 p.m.: Canon Rowena White, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral

Monday, April 14, 3:30 p.m.: Multifaith Communion, the Rev. Jonathan Beck, First United Methodist Church

Monday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.: The Rev. Paul Martin, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Sunday School

9:15 a.m.

Discussion leader: Andy Amison, Ellerbe Road Baptist Church Location: Creative Corner

Discussion leader: Various, First United Methodist Church Location: Savannah Arbor Room

Sunday Services

10:30 a.m.

April 6, 13 & 20: The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services

April 27: The Rev. Larry Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Vespers

Thursdays, 6 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre

April 3: The Rev. Trey Lewis, hospice chaplain

April 10: Sonny Hinton and Classic Country

April 17: Holy Maundy Thursday Service

April 24: The Rev. Shane Reed, Brookside Baptist Church

Fridays, 10:45 a.m. Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services Chapel

REGISTER ONLINE @ WKHS.COM OR CALL (318) 212-8225.

We welcome the public to all spiritual services.