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 preadmission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation. Reservations required.
Tuesday, April 3, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.
Tuesday, April 17, 9 a.m. WK Pierremont Health Center Conference Room 203 For nearest access, use Medical Office Building main entrance.
Thursday, April 19, Noon 1st Floor – Proton Therapy Center Lobby This is a “one stop shop” where cancer patients, families, caregivers and the public can learn about cancer services available at Willis-Knighton Health System.
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.
Thursday, April 5, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road
Thursday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive,
Tuesday, April 17, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203
Cancer
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 and other challenges faced by patients with cancer.
Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, April 9, 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: Legal Aid
Wednesday, April 11, 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.
40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer
Tuesday, April 24, 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: When Your Cancer Returns
Wednesday, April 25, Noon 2nd Floor Conference Room A workshop to give male cancer patients information on issues about 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.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 3, 6 p.m.
WK Rehabilitation Institute, 1111 Line Ave. 1st Floor auditorium No registration required
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Friday, April 13, 1 p.m.
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required
AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 10, 6 p.m.
Kerlin Memorial Conference Center in WK Eye Institute, 2611 Greenwood Road No registration required
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, April 17, 2 p.m.
WK Pierremont Health Center Auditorium 8001 Youree Drive No registration required
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, April 11, 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, April 23, Noon
First Floor Proton Therapy Center Conference Room Willis-Knighton Cancer Center 2600 Kings Highway No registration required