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, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center Conference Room B (For nearest access, use the main entrance near the Emergency Room) Tuesday, Aug. 19, 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 Wednesday, Aug. 6, 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, Aug. 12, 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, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. Facilitated by Anita Vondra, RN, BSN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Micah Pullig, dietitian WK Bossier Health Center Auditorium 2400 Hospital Drive
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 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
Join dermatologist Sarah G. Baker, MD, and her staff at this free event!
Friday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton South and the Center for Women’s Health Conference Room B 2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop You are invited to this fun and informative Skin & Face Fair and lunch break presentation by Dr. Sarah Baker of Dermatology Specialists at North. Free skin cancer screenings, product samples and skin-care advice. Register to win a Beauty Gift Basket valued at more than $100. Stop by and learn the secrets of looking young and healthy. FREE. No Registration required. Courtesy Van Service will be provided.
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
Heart Strong: Men’s Cardiovascular Support Group
Facilitated by Tim Smith, ES, RCEP, Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist Monday, Aug. 4, 6 p.m. Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road For men with heart related conditions. FREE. Reservations requested.
Support Groups conducted by Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute FREE. Reservations requested.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Facilitated by Syria Harris, LMSW Friday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m. Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with Parkinson ’s disease and their family members and caregivers. Topic: Parkinson’s disease clinical research update, plus Questions & Answers. Speaker: Richard Zweig, MD, Professor Neurology and Director, Movement Disorders Section, LSU Health Shreveport
Stroke Support Group
Facilitated by Melissa Hewitt, LCSW Tuesday, Aug. 12, 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 and their family members and caregivers. Topic: “Financial Planning, Retirement Accounting and Trusts” by Isaac King
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Facilitated by Lori Berry, MA, LMFT Tuesday, Aug. 19, Noon Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with fibromyalgia and their family members and caregivers.
Post Polio Support Group
Facilitated by Jennifer Richard, LMSW Monday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with Polio, their family members and friends.
Lymphedema Support Group
Facilitated by Katy Arsenault, PT, CLT Monday, Aug. 25, Noon Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road For people with lymphedema, their family members and friends.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Facilitated by Lori Berry, MA, LMFT Monday, Aug. 25, 6:15 p.m. Willis-Knighton Medical Center Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road For people with multiple sclerosis and their family members and caregivers.
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, Aug. 7, Noon Facilitated by Dot Quigley, RN Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse Willis-Knighton Medical Center WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road
Thursday, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 19, Noon Facilitated by Rhonda Curtis, RN Cardiac Rehabilitation nurse WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203
Cancer Education & Support
All cancer seminars are FREE and held at Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway Reservations required, space limited. Lunch provided.
General Cancer Support Group
Conducted by Eileen Czerwinski, MA Tuesdays, Noon 4th Floor Conference Room This support group is designed to help patients and their loved ones discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by patients with cancer.
Look Good, Feel Better
Conducted by the American Cancer Society and Cosmetologists Monday, Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. 4th Floor Conference Room A two-hour hands-on workshop includes a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson, demonstration of options for dealing with hair loss and nail care techniques. Participants receive complimentary cosmetic kits and instruction booklets.
Coping with…Cancer Side Effects through Nutrition
Presented by Linda Marion, RD Wednesday, Aug. 13, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop is designed to assist cancer patients and families find resources on symptom control through medications, nutritious eating tips and lifestyle changes that will be of value during and after treatment. Each month we will focus on a new symptom.
Men to Men: Prostate Educational Group
Facilitated by Julie Hartley, RD, and Dorothy Lindsey, fitness instructor Wednesday, Aug. 20, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This educational program gives cancer patients and their loved ones information on prostate related issues that will be of value before, during and after cancer treatment. Patients will also have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with knowledgeable healthcare professionals.
