You are invited to join us for these programs designed to provide insight and information about topics relevant to our community.

Details and registration available at wkhs.com, “Classes & Events,” or by calling (318) 212-8225.

Community Education

SMOKING CESSATION

Hang Tough, Don’t Puff

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. WK Health & Fitness Center

2474 Greenwood Road Helps smokers address use and dependence on tobacco. Other dates and locations may be available. Call for details.

JOINT REPLACEMENT CAMP

Designed for those who are considering or who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery and follow-up. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center Conference Room B, 2400 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.

WK Pierremont Health Center

Conference Room 203, 8001 Youree Drive

Support Groups at Willis-Knighton

Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants. Reservations are requested.

CANCER

All of these groups take place at the Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway. Lunch is included for noon meetings. Reservations are required.

General Cancer Support Group

Helps patients and their loved ones consider challenges faced by patients with cancer.

Tuesdays, 12 Noon

4th Floor Conference Room Look Good, Feel Better

Helps participants deal with appearance, including hair loss. Two-hour workshop presented by the American Cancer Society and local cosmetologists

Monday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.

4th Floor Conference Room

Coping With…Cancer

Assists patients and families with symptom control through medications, nutritious eating tips and lifestyle adaptations.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room

Man to Man

Helps men and their families deal with effects of prostate cancer. Dr. Anil Veluvolu speaks on side effects of treatments.

Wednesday, Oct. 15, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room

HEART DISEASE & STROKE

Heart to Heart

Dedicated to offering information to women with heart disease.

Thursday, Oct. 2, Noon

WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.

WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, Oct. 21, Noon

WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Thriving with Cardiopulmonary Disease

Offers advice and support from cardiac rehab nurses and dietitians to address heart failure and chronic cardiopulmonary disease.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.

WK Bossier Health Center Conference Room B, 2400 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.

WK Pierremont Health Center Room 203, 8001 Youree Drive

Stroke Support Group

Offers help to those who have experienced a stroke.

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.

WK Eye Institute Kerlin Memorial Conference Center 2611 Greenwood Road

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Tuesday, Oct. 21, Noon

WK Eye Institute Kerlin Memorial Conference Center, 2611 Greenwood Road

LYMPHEDEMA

Lymphedema Support Group

Monday, Oct. 27, Noon

WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Offers information and support for people experiencing the loss of a loved one. Adult Group: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Child and Adolescent Groups: 5:30 by appointment only. Willis-Knighton Hospice of La. 616 East Flournoy Lucas Road

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Offers help to people with Parkinson’s Disease. Christine Wright speaks on benefits of occupational therapy. This month’s topic is occupational therapy benefits. Friday, Oct. 10, 1:00 p.m. WK Eye Institute Kerlin Memorial Conference Center, 2611 Greenwood Road

6th Annual Pediatric Conference:

Empowering Children

Friday, Oct. 3 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

WK Innovation Center Banquet Room 2105 Airline Drive, Bossier City

This annual conference is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare providers who wish to gain more knowledge on special issues specific to the pediatric population including but not limited to physical abuse, sexual abuse, recognizing and addressing neglected children, and kid victims in the criminal court system. Student registration is only available by telephone, current student ID required. $50 for Willis-Knighton employees, $70 for nonemployees, $15 for students.

Registration is required for all seminars and events at The Oaks.

Details and registration available at wkhs.com, “Classes & Events,” or by calling (318) 212-8225.

LECTURES AND SEMINARS

Well Worth It Series: How to Avoid Scams

Guest Speaker: Claire Crawford, Victims Assistance specialist

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.

Alta and John Franks Community Centre Deputy Claire Crawford will discuss the different types of scams that are currently being conducted on Ark-La-Tex residents and how to avoid becoming the next victim. Crawford will outline the tricks used by scammers to obtain personal information, such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, and passwords. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.

SPIRITUAL

Spiritual Pathways: What is Hinduism?

Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Religious Studies Department at Centenary College

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m.

Chapel at The Oaks David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into Hinduism. FREE. Registration required.

The Great Stories of the Bible: The New Testament

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

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Tower at The Oaks 2nd Floor Activity Room The Rev. Larry Williams’ new Bible study will help participants understand the historical context in which the New Testament was written and show them how to apply the Bible’s principles to the present day. FREE. Registration is required.

University at The Oaks

Spain: Global Dominance and Influence in Louisiana

Guest Speakers: Gary Joiner, PhD, chairman of the Department of History and Social Sciences at LSUS, and Cheryl White, assistant history professor at LSUS

Monday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5 p.m.

Alta and John Franks Community Centre

This four-week series will focus on why we are who we are, exploring the culture and politics that established much of the character of our state. Topics are: “The Rise of Spanish Imperialism” with Cheryl White (Oct. 6); “Spanish Louisiana and Personalities: Alejandro O’Reilly” with Gary Joiner (Oct. 13); “Spanish Louisiana and Personalities: Don Bernardo de Galvez” with Gary Joiner (Oct. 20); and “The Decline of Spanish Dominance and End of and Empire” with Cheryl White (Oct. 27). Cost: $25, nonresidents. Registration is required.