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

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, May 10, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building, 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420 Mondays, May 1 and 15, 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, May 2, 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Thursday, May 11, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B Tuesday, May 16, 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 Manix, 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, 4 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.

Willis-Knighton South Wellness Center 9130 Susan Drive Thursdays, 5 p.m. Willis-Knighton South Wellness Center 9130 Susan Drive Thursdays, Noon and 5 p.m.

WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 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, May 26 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 online at wkhs.com/classes/super-sitters 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 & Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from pre-admission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation. Reservations required. Tuesday, May 2, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room. Tuesday, May 16, 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.

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 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.

Look Good, Feel Better Monday, May 1, 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 nail techniques and options for dealing wiith hair loss. Patients also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones with helpful instruction booklets.

Coping With…Cancer: Pathology 101 Wednesday, May 10, 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, May 19, 10 a.m. 4th floor – Social Services Patients are provided free painting instruction in a fun atmosphere. Friends and family may also paint for a $25 fee. Pay in advance by calling (318) 212-8225

Woman to Woman: Caring for Your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Needs Wednesday, May 24, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room A workshop to give female cancer patients information on issues about their treatments and side effects.

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

Thursday, May 4, Noon WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road Presenters: Leah Manix, CTTS, WK Health & Fitness Center Thursday, May 11, 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, May 16, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center Conference Room 203, 8001 Youree Drive Presenters: Bethany Falcon, exercise specialist, and Susan Miller of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. Free. Reservations requested.

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.

STROKE Tuesday, May 9, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Tuesdays, May 2, 6:15 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

POST POLIO Monday, May 22, 11 a.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.