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. Monday, Feb. 6 and 20, 5:30 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive

Wednesdays, Feb. 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.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 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, Conference Room 203 All sessions are free. Please register in advance.

Tuesday, March 7, 2 p.m. WK 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, 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, 10:30 a.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Tuesdays, 4 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Wednesdays, 11:30 a.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 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, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

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

Tuesday, March 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 is 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.

Men to Men: Wednesday, Feb. 15, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room

A workshop to give male 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.

Cancer Center Resource Fair Monday, Feb. 23, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room

A one-stop shop for patients and families to ask questions about services offered at Willis-Knighton Cancer Center. Community resources are also represented.

Coping With…Cancer: Finances Wednesday, March 1, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room

This workshop will help patients and their caregivers find new ways to cope with cancer.

Look Good, Feel Better Monday, March 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.

Heart to Heart – Women’s Cardiovascular Support Group

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

Thursday, Feb. 9, 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, Feb. 16, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center Conference Room 203, 8001 Youree Drive Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Merikay Ringer, PhD, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

Reservations requested Thursday, March 2, Noon WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road Presenters: Dot Quigley, RN, cardiac rehab nurse, and Merikay Ringer, PhD, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

BEREAVEMENT This group offers encouragement to caregivers 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, March 7, 6:15 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required. STROKE Tuesday, Feb 14, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

PARKINSON’S Friday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

FIBROMYALGIA Tuesday, Feb. 21, Noon Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

POST POLIO Monday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road

LYMPHEDEMA Monday, Feb. 27, Noon WK Cancer and Lymphedema Therapy Clinic 2403 Greenwood Road No registration required.