You are invited to join us for these programs designed to provide insight and information about topics relevant to our community.
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.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Shaking the Sodium from Your Diet and Living with CHF
An informative seminar that addresses the needs of those with chronic heart failure.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Those who are experiencing heart failure, or signs and symptoms of chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.
WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m.
WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 All sessions are free. Please register in advance.
All sessions are free. Please register in advance.
TOBACCO TREATMENT
WK Tobacco Treatment
Clinic Seminar
Instructor: Jarrod Mitchell, RCEP, CTTS, Tobacco Treatment Clinic Coordinator
A tobacco cessation program designed to help individuals stop tobacco use and dependence.
$30. Registration required
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WK Bossier Wellness Center
2450 Hospital Drive
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health
2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Conference Room B
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WK Pierremont Health Center
8001 Youree Drive, Room 203
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 and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.
Tuesday, Feb 16, 9 a.m.
WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203
For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.
Growing Up for Boys
William D. Parker, MD
Wednesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
WK Pierremont Health Center Auditorium
8001 Youree Drive
This educational seminar is designed to help parents prepare their preteen boys (ages 9-12) for the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. A medical professional will help bridge the conversation between child and caregiver. Two registrations are required, one for the child and one for an adult male chaperone (18 years or older). No registration at the door.
EAT, PRAY, LOVE, SLEEP!
Thursday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.
Willis-Knighton South & the Center for
Women’s Health, Auditorium
2510 Bert Kouns industrial Loop
Margaret M. Crittell, MD, and Lauren H. Runnels, MD
Join Willis-Knighton Health System as we shower women with an evening of information, prizes and fun. Margaret M. Crittell, MD, of Pierremont Pediatrics, will present on what to expect during the birth of your little one and through your newborn’s first year. Lauren H. Runnels, MD, of Women’s Health Clinic, will discuss the care of mom during this time along with post-partum depression and other issues unique to new mothers.
A wide variety of local vendors will join in on this delightful evening to present the latest in clothing and educational toys for children. There will be a lifestyle videographer, a lactation consultant, and a nurse who specializes in children’s immunizations, and much more.
Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given througout the evening. Family and friends are invited to join us as we shower new and expecting moms as they celebrate how to eat, pray, love, and SLEEP!
WK WOW members $5. Non-members $10
Registration is required.
SUPPORT GROUPS AT WILLIS-KNIGHTON
Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants. Reservations are required.
CANCER
Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway
Lunch provided for all noon meetings.
General Cancer Support Group
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.
Coping With…Cancer: Essential Oils/ Green Cleaning
Wednesday, March 2, Noon
2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop is designed to assist 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: Guest Panel: Survivorship
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Noon
2nd Floor Conference Room
This educational workshop gives cancer patients and their loved ones information on cancer related issues that will be of value before, during and after cancer treatment. Patients and caretakers will also have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with knowledgeable healthcare professionals.
BEREAVEMENT
Offers information and support for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Adults: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana,
616 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport
Children & Adolescents: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Call for appointment.
HEART DISEASE
Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group
A monthly group discussion of topics related to women with heart disease.
Thursday, Feb. 4, Noon
WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road
Presenters: Dot Quigley, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Merikay Ringer, PhD, spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
Thursday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.
WK Bossier Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive.
Presenters: Rhonda Curtis, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Susan Miller, spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
Tuesday, Feb. 16, Noon
WK Pierremont Health Center
2nd Floor Auditorium, Side B, 8001 Youree Drive
Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Merikay Ringer, PhD, a spokesperson from WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
Free. Reservations requested
PARKINSON’S
Friday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m.
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in
WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
STROKE
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in
WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
FIBROMYALGIA
Tuesday, Feb 16, Noon
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in
WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
POST POLIO
Monday, Feb 22, 11 a.m.
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in
WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
LYMPHEDEMA
Monday, Feb. 22, Noon
WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic
2403 Greenwood Road
Lectures& Seminars
Healthwise
Heart Health: Keep the Beat
Guest Speaker: Dr. Scott Wiggins, cardiologist
Friday, Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m.
Franks Community Centre
During this National Heart Month presentation, learn how this intricate organ functions, what the main causes of heart disease are and innovative treatments provided in the field of cardiology.
Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.
Book Review
The Secret Chord
Guest Speaker: Jacqueline Gore
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 3:30 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks writes a fascinating novel on one of literature’s richest and most enigmatic figures – King David, a warrior with enormous flaws and an enormous ego. This novel, according to Gore, is a fascinating offering on David’s controversial life. A story of loyalty and betrayal, it is seen through the eyes of prophet Natan, his wives and son.
Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.
Spiritual Pathways
What is the Rastafari Movement?
Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Department of Religious Studies at Centenary College
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m.
Chapel at The Oaks
David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into the Rastafari Movement. Free. Registration is required.
Well Worth It Series
History of the Woman’s Department Club
Guest Speaker: Shirley Kelley
Friday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m.
Tower at The Oaks Ballroom
Did you know legendary actress Katharine Hepburn once performed on the stage at Shreveport’s Woman’s Department Club? Learn more bits of WDC history in a
fascinating presentation about the club that was formed in 1919 and meets in a manor house at the corner of Margaret Place and Line Avenue. Open to all
women, the Woman’s Department Club fosters education, art and society through a variety of activities and community involvement.
Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.
REGISTER ONLINE @ WKHS.COM OR CALL (318) 212-8225.
