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, Jan. 21 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.

Wednesdays, Jan. 11 and 25, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building, 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420 Monday, Jan. 16, 5:30 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, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Conference room 203 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, 10:00 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Mondays, 5 p.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. 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 (except Nov. 24), Noon and 5 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

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

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, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 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 patients. 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.

Woman to Woman: Cancer Follow-up: What Comes Next?? Wednesday, Jan. 18, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room An educational program to give female cancer patients information on issues unique to their treatments and side effects. Patients will also have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with different healthcare providers.

Look Good, Feel Better Monday, Feb. 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.

Coping With…Cancer: Chemo Brain Wednesday, Feb. 1, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop will help patients and their caregivers find new ways to cope with cancer.

Painting for a Cure Friday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room Patients are provided free painting instruction in a fun atmosphere. Friends and family may register for $25.

Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group A monthly group discussion of topics related to women with heart disease.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 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.

Thursday, Jan. 12, 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, Jan. 17, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 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

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, Feb. 7, 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, Jan. 13, 1 p.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 and Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road No registration required