You are invited to join us for these programs designed to provide insight and information about topics relevant to our community.
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. Saturday, Nov. 12 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WK Innovation Center 2105 Airline Drive (Use the entrance on Shed Road) $75 (Includes breakfast, lunch and materials)
Registration required. Call (318) 798-4177 or go online at wkhs.com/classes/LSUS-SMS
Diabetes Prevention: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? What is prediabetes? 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. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420 Monday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive 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, Nov. 1, 2 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Conference Room B All sessions are free. Please register in advance.
WK Tobacco Treatment Clinic Seminar A tobacco cessation program designed to help individuals stop tobacco use and dependence. $30. Registration required Instructors: Jarrod Mitchell, RCEP, CTTS, cardiac rehabilitation coordinator, or Courtney Rayburn, tobacco treatment specialist, or Leah Romero, tobacco treatment specialist.
Mondays, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Mondays, 5 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Tuesdays, 3:30 and 5 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesdays, 10:30 a.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
Register for all classes online at wkhs.com or call (318) 212-8225.
Thursdays (except Nov. 24), Noon 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, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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 and Thursdays, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This support group helps patients and their loved ones discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by patients with cancer.
Look Good, Feel Better Monday, Nov. 7, 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.
Coping With…Disability Wednesday, Nov. 9, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop will help patients and their caregivers find new ways to cope with cancer. This month we will have speakers from the Social Security Administration to discuss Disability Determination and Benefits.
Painting for a Cure Friday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room Patients are provided free painting instruction in a fun atmosphere. Friends and family may also paint for a $25 fee. Pay at the door, cash only.
Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group A monthly group discussion of topics related to women with heart disease.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 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, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive. Presenters: Rhonda Curtis, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Susan Miller, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 2nd Floor Auditorium, Side B 8001 Youree Drive Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Merikay Ringer, PhD, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. Free. Reservations requested.
BEREAVEMENT This group offers encouragement to caregivers/families as they discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by the loss of a loved one
Adults: Thursdays (except Nov. 24), 5:30 p.m. Willis-Knighton Hospice of Louisiana 616 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport Children & Adolescents: Thursdays (except Nov. 24), 5:30 p.m. Call for appointment.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:15 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
STROKE Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
PARKINSON’S Friday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
FIBROMYALGIA Tuesday, Nov. 15, Noon Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road
