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

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, Kristen Catanese, TTS tobacco treatment clinic specialist, or Russell Irby IV, TTS, tobacco treatment specialist

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. WK Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203 Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Willis-Knighton South Wellness Center 9130 Susan 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, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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.

Coping With…Cancer: Dealing with Bad News When Cancer Returns

Wednesday, Oct. 11, Noon 2nd Floor Auditorium Patients will learn coping mechanisms to deal with the fears of their cancer returning and when given a life expectancy from their healthcare provider.

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer

Thursday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. 4th Floor Social Services Department 40 Minus focuses on helping participants improve their quality of life and provides an environment for support through the cancer journey.

Men to Men: Oligometastatic Disease and Prostate Cancer

Wednesday, Oct. 25, Noon 2nd Floor Auditorium A workshop to give male cancer patients information on issues about their treatments and side effects.

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 needs or struggles and other challenges faced by patients with cancer.

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, Oct. 5, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Wednesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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.

STROKE

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

PARKINSON’S

Friday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

LYMPHEDEMA

Monday, Oct. 23, Noon Willis-Knighton Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center Auditorium 2600 Kings Highway No registration required.