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

GROWING UP FOR GIRLS

Julie A. Cupp, MD, of Willis-Knighton Breast Health and Surgical Specialists Tuesday, June 20, 6 p.m. WK Innovation Center Room C 1st Floor 2105 Airline Drive (Use the entrance on Shed Road) This seminar helps parents prepare their preteen daughters, ages 9 to 12, for the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. Dr. Cupp will help bridge the conversation between child and caregiver. Two advance registrations are required, one for the child and one for an adult female accompanying the child. $10

SUPER SMART SITTERS

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, June 23 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WK Innovation Center Banquet Room 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

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, certified tobacco treatment specialist. Mondays, 10 a.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, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 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, June 14, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building, 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420

Mondays, June 5 and 19, 5:30 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive

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, June 6, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room. Tuesday, June 20, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

General Cancer Support Group Tuesdays and Thursdays, Noon 4th Floor Conference Room This support group helps patients and their loved ones deal with emotional and other challenges faced by patients with cancer.

Look Good, Feel Better Monday, June 5, 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 with hair loss.

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

Patients also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones with helpful instruction booklets.

Coping With…Cancer: Living with Hope, Coping with Uncertainty Wednesday, June 7, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room This workshop will help patients and their caregivers find new ways to cope with cancer.

Cancer Center Resource Fair Thursday, June 29, Noon Proton Therapy Center Lobby A “one stop shop” where cancer patients, families, caregivers, and the general public can learn about all the services available to them through Willis-Knighton.

Men to Men: Brain Train, LLC Wednesday, June 21, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room A workshop to give male cancer patients information on issues about to 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, June 1, Noon WK Health & Fitness Center, 2474 Greenwood Road Presenters: Willis-Knighton Cardiac Rehabilitation staff Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, Cardiac Rehab Education Room, 2450 Hospital Drive Presenters: Susan Miller, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.

Tuesday, June 20, 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, June 13, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required

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

PARKINSON’S Friday, June 9, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required

LYMPHEDEMA Monday, June 26, Noon Willis-Knighton Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center Auditorium 2600 Kings Highway No registration required