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 & Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Reservations required. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

Tuesday, Nov. 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.

Look Good, Feel Better

Monday, Nov. 6, 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: During the Holidays

Wednesday, Nov. 8, Noon 2nd Floor Auditorium Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services for Willis-Knighton Health System, will facilitate a discussion on “Reclaiming the Season: Eight Ways to Put the ‘Happy’ Back in Your Holidays.”

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer

Thursday, Nov. 14, 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.

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, Nov. 2, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road Wednesday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive Tuesday, Nov. 21, 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, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.

PARKINSON’S

Friday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required.