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

Relief from REFLUX

Do you regularly experience reflux, heartburn and regurgitation? Do you worry about the inability to eat certain foods? Do you have trouble sleeping at night after you’ve eaten? Doctors and a nurse practitioner will discuss these symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the LINX® procedure that can dramatically improve quality of life and reduce or eliminate the need for medication.

Registration required. SPEAKERS Sathya N. Jaganmohan, MD, gastroenterologist William Norwood, MD, FACS, surgeon Jenny Norwood, MSN, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner Patients who have had the procedure

Thursday, March 15 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. WK Rehabilitation Institute Auditorium, 1111 Line Avenue

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants.

Reservations are required.

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, March 1, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, March 8, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive, Tuesday, March 20, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

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.

Register for all classes online at wkhs.com or call

(318) 212-8225.

Look Good, Feel Better

Monday, March 5, 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: Fitness

Wednesday, March 14, Noon

2nd Floor Auditorium Each month, this program features a speaker who will provide you with the tools needed to successfully navigate cancer and its treatments while helping you transition into survivorship. Willis-Knighton group fitness coordinator Holly Sanders will offer guidance on maintaining fitness during cancer treatment.

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer

Tuesday, March 27, 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.

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

Wednesday, March 28, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room A workshop to give female cancer patients information on issues pertaining to their treatments and side effects.

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 SUPPORT GROUP

Friday, March 9, 1 p.m.

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

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m.

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

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, March 20, 2 p.m.

WK Pierremont Health Center, Auditorium 8001 Youree Drive No registration required

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 p.m.

Diagnostic & Surgical building 2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, 1st Floor Auditorium Provides education and support to anyone who has had or who is considering bariatric surgery.

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, March 26, Noon

First Floor Proton Conference Room Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway No registration required