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

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, Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Conference Room 203

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road 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, Courtney Rayburn, tobacco treatment specialist, or Leah Romero, tobacco treatment specialist.

Mondays, except Dec. 26, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive

Mondays, except Dec. 26, 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

Thursdays, Noon and 5 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 Willis-Knighton Cancer Center 2600 Kings Highway Lunch provided for all noon meetings.

Register for all classes online at wkhs.com or call (318) 212-8225.

CANCER

General Cancer Support Group

Tuesdays and Thursdays (except Dec. 22, 27 and 29), Noon 4th 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.

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. Reservations required.

Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group

A monthly group discussion of topics related to women with heart disease.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

Reservations are required.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 2nd Floor Auditorium, Conference Room 203 8001 Youree Drive Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Merikay Ringer, Ph.D., of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. Free. Reservations requested.

Thursday, Jan. 5, Noon WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road Presenters: Dot Quigley, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Merikay Ringer, Ph.D., of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

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, 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.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 6:15 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

STROKE

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

PARKINSON’S

Friday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

FIBROMYALGIA

Tuesday, Jan. 16, Noon Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

LYMPHEDEMA

Monday, Jan. 23, Noon WK Cancer & Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road