Women RISE

Recover, Inform, Support, and Empower

This biweekly support group is for women with cancer. Our open format group allows you to share personal experiences and learn from others. The focus is on empowerment, stress management and developing healthy, effective ways to cope with cancer-related issues. Speakers will be invited based on the topics the group chooses. The group alternates meeting dates to accommodate working women.

First Wednesday of the month at noon, lunch served. Third Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Reservations: Online at wkhs.com or by calling (318) 212-8225.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 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. Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office personnel will cover fire and personal safety.

Friday, Aug. 10, 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-august

Support Groups

Support groups at Willis-Knighton are provided at no cost to the participants. Reservations 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, cardiac rehabilitation nurse; Bethany Falcon or Janey Maker, cardiac rehabilitation exercise specialists. Free. Reservations requested.

Thursday, Aug. 2, Noon Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road

Thursday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. WK Bossier Wellness Center 2450 Hospital Drive

Tuesday, Aug. 21, Noon WK Pierremont Health Center 8001 Youree Drive, Room 203

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.

Look Good, Feel Better

Monday, Aug. 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: Essential Oils

Wednesday, Aug. 15, Noon 2nd Floor Auditorium

Julie Hartley, registered dietitian at Willis- Knighton, will discuss how using essential oils and alternative cleaning methods is good for your home and health.

40 Minus: A Plus for Young Adults Living with Cancer

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 4:30 p.m. 4th Floor: Social Services Department

A professionally facilitated peer group designed for young adults in the Ark-La-Tex, age 40 or younger who are living with cancer. This group provides an opportunity for patients and their loved ones to discuss the emotional challenges and other concerns often faced by patients with cancer.

Woman to Woman:

Wednesday, Aug. 29, Noon

2nd Floor Conference Room

Lane Rosen, MD, director of radiation oncology at Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, will lead this workshop. It is designed to give female cancer patients information on issues related 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.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 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.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Friday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.

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

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.

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

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.

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

POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.

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

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP

Monday, Aug. 27, Noon

1st Floor Proton Therapy Center Conference Room Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, 2600 Kings Highway No registration required.

Lectures & Seminars

University at The Oaks Ancient Civilization

Guest Speaker: Cheryl White, PhD, associate professor of history at LSUS

Monday, Aug. 6, 4 p.m. Franks Community Centre

Each month, Cheryl White, the author of several books on local and regional history as well as numerous journal articles in the field of 16th century studies, selects a diverse topic that gives an interesting survey and engages and intrigues guests. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

Spiritual Pathways What is The Church of Scientology?

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

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 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 The Church of Scientology. Founded by L. Ron Hubbard, the Church of Scientology is a religion that shows one a path of direct spiritual awareness through one’s self for the better of mankind. It does not impose ideas of God on its participants in the way Christian religions do, but rather focuses on man as a spirit and how to control life through that spirit. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

'Get the Buzz' National Honeybee Day Celebration

Guest Speaker: Bentley Fitzpatrick, LSU Agriculture Center

Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. Tower at the Oaks Ballroom

Come to The Oaks of Louisiana as we celebrate honeybees for National Honeybee Day. Activities begin with a discussion of the status of the current honeybee population, their impact on our environment and why bees are our buddies. Learn interesting facts about The Oaks’ own colony of honeybees as well and sample Honey at The Oaks while you are here. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

Book Review Being Dead is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral

Guest Speaker: Maredia Bowdon

Tuesday, Aug. 28, 3:30 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks

Beloved book reviewer Maredia Bowdon returns to The Oaks with a delightfully hilarious book that is a mixture of funny essays about throwing a funeral in the Deep South and recipes for foods appropriate to take to the home of the bereaved or funeral receptions. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

More Herbs, Less Salt

Guest Speaker: Amy Yates, registered dietitian

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m. Tower at The Oaks Ballroom

Excessive salt intake is a dietary concern for many at any age. Growing concerns over blood pressure and other chronic health concerns have prompted our society to be more aware of our sodium intake. Amy Yates, registered dietitian at Willis-Knighton, will be at The Oaks to discuss various ways to flavor food with fresh herbs and herb blends instead of salt. Less herbs, more salt – the new way to make good food even better. Cost: Free. Registration is required.

Register for all classes online at wkhs.com or call

(318) 212-8225.