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 Diabetes Prevention: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? What is pre-diabetes? What can you do to prevent diabetes? Join us for an informational session led by our diabetes experts to help you take control of your health to prevent type 2 diabetes. $30, registration required

Mondays, June 6 and 20, 4 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive

Wednesdays, June 8 and 22, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building, 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420

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.

Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 All sessions are free. Please register in advance.

TOBACCO TREATMENT WK Tobacco Treatment Clinic Seminar

Instructor: Jarrod Mitchell, RCEP, CTTS, cardiac rehabilitation 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, Center for Women’s Health library 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 pre-admission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation. Reservations required.

Tuesday, June 7, 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203

For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

SUPPORT GROUPS AT WILLIS-KNIGHTON Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants.

Reservations are required.

Super Smart Sitters Girls and boys ages 11 and older will learn the basics of babysitting, including first aid, dos

and don’ts, safety and CPR. Friday, June 10, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WK Innovation Center, 2105 Airline Drive (Use the entrance on Shed Road) $40 (Includes breakfast, lunch and materials.)

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: Resource Fair Wednesday, June 8, Noon

Wednesday, July 6, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop will provide patients with the tools needed to successfully navigate cancer and its treatments while helping patients transition into survivorship. Each month we will focus on a new symptom.

Look Good, Feel Better Monday, June 6, 11:30 a.m.

4th Floor Conference Room This 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 techniques. Patients also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones with helpful instruction booklets.