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

Growing Up for Boys 

Borden Wilson, MD, WK Bossier

Pediatric Partners Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. WK Bossier Health Center Auditorium 2400 Hospital Drive This seminar helps parents prepare their preteen sons, ages 9-12, for the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. Dr. Wilson will help bridge the conversation between child and caregiver. Two advance registrations are required, one for the child and one for an adult male accompanying the child. $5

Growing Up for Girls

Neera Chhabra, MD, WK South Pediatrics

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:00 p.m. Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health Auditorium 2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop This seminar helps parents prepare their preteen daughters, ages 9-12, for the physical and emotional changes of adolescence. Dr. Chhabra 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

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, CTTS, certified tobacco treatment specialist, or Kristen Catanese, TTS tobacco treatment clinic specialist. Mondays, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesdays, 10 a.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Thursdays, 10 a.m. Willis-Knighton South Wellness Center 9130 Susan Dr.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 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

Monday, Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center, 2450 Hospital Drive

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Medical Arts Building, 1811 East Bert Kouns, Suite 420

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, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.

Tuesdays, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

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 participants. Reservations are required.

Cancer Center

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway

Lunch provided for all noon meetings.

General Cancer Support Group

Tuesdays, Noon 4th Floor Social Services Department 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, Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m.

4th Floor Social Services Department 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. Patients also use and take home complimentary cosmetic kits in their appropriate skin tones with helpful instruction booklets.

Coping With…Cancer: Disability

Wednesday, Sept. 13, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room Tina Ware, disability determinations officer, will facilitate this workshop to help patients and their caregivers find new ways to cope with cancer.

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 4:30 p.m. 4th floor: Social Services Department 40 Minus is a young adult support group to help those affected with cancer cope with the emotions and challenges of cancer.

Woman to Woman: Caring for Your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Needs

Wednesday, Sept. 27, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room A workshop to give female 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. Presenters: Rhonda Curtis, RN, and Susan Miller, of WomenHeart: The National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease. Free. Reservations requested.

Thursday, Sept. 7, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Wednesday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesday, Sept. 19, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

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.

PARKINSON’S

Friday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

STROKE

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

LYMPHEDEMA

Monday, Sept. 25, Noon Willis-Knighton Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center Auditorium 2600 Kings Highway No registration required.