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, June 3, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center Conference Room B (For nearest access, use the main entrance near the Emergency Room) Tuesday, June 17, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center Conference Room 203 (For nearest access, use the Fitness Center entrance and elevators)
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, June 3, 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, June 12, 1 p.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Micah Pullig, dietitian WK Bossier Health Center Auditorium 2400 Hospital Drive Wednesday, June 18, 1 p.m. Facilitated by Maggie McMillian, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Julie Harley, RD, LDN, CHHC WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 Hang Tough, Don’t Puff Facilitated by Jarrod Mitchell, MS, RCEP, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator Wednesday, June 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.
Updates on Lymphedema
Presented by Katy Arsenault, PT, MHS, CLT-LANA
Thursday, June 5, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Auditorium Do you have unusual swelling in an arm or leg? Nearly one million Americans are affected by lymphedema, a common cause of extremity swelling due to the collection of too much lymph fluid. If you or someone you know is concerned about the possibility of having lymphedema, join certified lymphedema therapist Katy Arsenault for an update on how to manage chronic swelling issues. Cost: $7, lunch included. Reservations required.
WKspirit.com
Class information and registration is available online at wkspirit.com or call (318) 212-8225.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Presented by Frederick J. Kinder Jr., MD, Betsy LeRoy, MD, Gregory M. Phillips, MD, and Lauren H. Runnels, MD Sunday, June 22, 2 – 3 p.m. Willis-Knighton South, 2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Conference Room B Frederick J. Kinder, Jr., MD, Betsy LeRoy, MD Women’s Health Clinic physicians will discuss hardto-find, interesting and pertinent information related to VBAC. If you have had a cesarean and Gregory M. Phillips, MD, Lauren H. Runnels, MD are considering your birth options, attend this educational and supportive event. Patients who have had successful VBAC will also be available for questions. FREE. Reservations required, space limited.
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.
