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, CTTS certified tobacco treatment clinic specialist, or Russell Irby IV, CTTS certified 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, June 5, 9 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, Conference Room B For nearest access, use the entrance by the Emergency Room.

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

SUPER SMART SITTERS

Girls and boys ages 11 and older will learn the basics of babysitting, including first aid, dos and don’ts, safety and CPR. Friday, June 15 | 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WK Innovation Center Banquet Room, 2105 Airline Drive (Use the entrance on Shed Road) $75 (Includes breakfast, lunch and materials.) Registration required. Call 318-798-4177 or online at wkhs.com/classes/super-sitters-june

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, June 7, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, June 14, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive,

Tuesday, June 19, 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, June 4, 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…Men’s Health: Erectile

Dysfunction and Incontinence

Wednesday, June 6, Noon

2nd Floor Auditorium Gerard Henry, MD, of Ark-La-Tex Urology and Prostate Cancer Institute, will present this program. Dr. Henry will answer questions and provide male cancer patients advice to help them successfully navigate side effects of cancer treatment.

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living With Cancer

Tuesday, June 26, 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: Exercising Your Brain

Wednesday, June 20, 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.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Friday, June 8, 1 p.m.

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

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, June 12, 6 p.m.

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

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, June 13, 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.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, June 19, 2 p.m.

WK Pierremont Health Center Auditorium 8001 Youree Drive No registration required

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, June 25, Noon

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

Lectures & Seminars

The Doctor is In: Top Health Concerns for Senior Adults

Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Oak Room at Tower at The Oaks The life expectancy of American adults has increased, with many living well beyond the age of 80. The Oaks of Louisiana is pleased to offer an overview of common health concerns that affect senior adults, with tips on how to prevent them or slow the progression. Guests may attend one or all of the lectures.

June 4 Arthritis: Robert Savory, MD Dr. Savory, a partner at Family Medical Center, will discuss arthritis, which can affect older people’s hips, knees, hands, spine and shoulders.

June 11 Osteoporosis: John Ferrell, MD Dr. Ferrell, a partner at The Orthopaedic Clinic, will focus on how osteoporosis or low bone mass affects adults over age 50.

June 18 Heart Disease: Jagan Beedupalli, MD Dr. Beedupalli, a partner at Willis-Knighton Cardiology, will discuss the importance of managing high blood pressure and cholesterol and will cover some innovative treatments for cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation.

June 25 Diabetes: Laura Kimball-Ravari, MD Dr. Kimball-Ravari, a partner at Endocrine & Thyroid Specialists, will focus on diabetes, its symptoms and warning signs as well as treatment options.

Cost: $10 per lecture. Registration is required.

Spiritual Pathways What is Daoism?

Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, chairman of religious studies at Centenary College.

Wednesday, June 20, 4 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks David Otto brings his expertise of world religions to The Oaks each month in an enlightening and entertaining hour. This month, Otto will discuss Daoism, which dates back 2,000 years in Chinese culture. The religion conveys positive attributes of character and follows the teaching of Confucianism, linking life to the metaphysical theory in nature. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

Book Review The General’s Women

Guest Speaker: Jacqueline Gore, retired teacher

Tuesday, June 26, 3:30 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks Beloved reviewer Jacqueline Gore returns to The Oaks with an engaging review of Susan Wittig Albert’s novel “The General’s Women.” The book is set during World War II and is the story of Dwight D. Eisenhower, a world class general who later becomes President of the United States, and his relationship and subsequent affair with his driver, Kay Summersby, and the impact their relationship has on Mamie Eisenhower. The relationship grows as Ike faces challenge after challenge in defeating Hitler and Mamie waits at home listening to the vicious gossiping of “friends.” Cost: Free. Registration is required.