KTBS: HealthLine 3

Woody Janice, Senior Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator with CHRISTUS Hospice Shreveport-Bossier, discusses who makes up the Hospice Care Team and why it’s important to sign up for hospice care as soon as someone becomes eligible.

Marshall Craig, Hearing Instrument Specialist with Padgett Hearing Aid Center in Texarkana, Arkansas discusses hearing loss in older adults and the various hearing aid options available.

Dr. Sherif Michael and Dr. Ryan Palmer with WK Pinnacle Gastroenterology of the Willis Knighton Health System discuss the prevalence of colorectal cancer, screening rationale, and the importance of assessing risk factors in preventing serious conditions from developing.

Dr. Milan Mody, Spine Specialist with The Orthopaedic Clinic of the Willis Knighton Health System discusses various causes and treatments regarding neck and back pain.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director of Shed It! Weight Loss Clinic discusses weight loss medications, who qualifies as a candidate, and what it takes to create a healthy lifestyle.

Marshall Craig of Padgett Hearing Aid Center joins us to talk about the common problems older adults face when it comes to their hearing.

In today’s Healthline 3 Johnette Magner talks with Dr. Christopher L. Shelby of WK Eye Institute about cataracts and how to remove them with refractive surgery

Dr. Robert Goodman joins us to talk about Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Jaya McSharma, MD, and Michelle Doolittle, PA of Shed It! Weight Loss Center joins us to talk about Weight Management and answer viewer questions.

Dr. Julie Cupp of WK Breast Health & Surgical Specialist talks with Johnette Magner about breast cancer and the importance of screenings.

Dr. Lane Rosen of Willis Knighton Cancer Center sits down with Nate Fluharty to discuss the HPV virus, cervical cancer, and treatment options as well as prevention methods and Willis Knighton’s state of the art Brachytherapy system.

Dr. James Barnes joins us to talk about Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery.

Dr. Matthew Hefner of Willis Knighton Precision Neurosurgery sits down with Johnette to discuss practical advice for prevention of spinal issues.

Dr. Jaya McSharma of Shed it! Weight Loss center talks about weightless management.

Andrea Walters and Wendy Neely of Christus Hospice join us to talk about Palliative Care.

Dr. Amanda Bunton from Women’s Health Clinic and Willis Knighton Health System, talks about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), the symptoms, treatment, and how it’s diagnosed.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center gives us some simple ways to be healthy during the holidays and beyond!

Dr. Jason Kinkartz, Orthopedic Surgeon from The Orthopedic Clinic with Willis Knighton Health System discusses various types of shoulder injuries and other conditions that could cause pain involving the rotator cuff.

Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute take viewers’ calls and answer questions about cataract surgery, PRK surgery, and an update on what is in the news about Lasik surgery.

Account Executive, Wendy Neely and Patient Care Manager, Emily Vaitkus of CHRISTUS Hospice Shreveport-Bossier discuss the gift of hospice care and the dynamics of supporting the patient in every aspect of his or her life.

Nurse Practitioner, Zach Choate, answers viewers’ questions and discusses the risk factors for heart failure, as well as the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treated.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, discusses the benefits to the patient, surgical team, and also the hospital when having bariatric surgery done robotically.

Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Goodman of the Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses Giant Cell Arteritis, a type of vasculitis, which is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries.

Dr. John Mays with Bossier Orthopedics discusses the different types of shoulder pain, symptoms, and treatments. He also emphasizes the need to keep the shoulder moving to lessen stiffness if an unpleasant condition arises.

Dr. Charles Byrd with WK North Laparoscopic Associates discusses different types of hernias, what causes them, how they’re treated, and why laparoscopic surgery is beneficial to patients.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Clinic, gives “not always easy, but very simple” tips and suggestions on creating healthy eating habits for the holidays.

Dr. Kathryn Gayle, of WK Advanced Cardiac Imaging with Willis Knighton Health System, discusses the fascinating benefits of advanced multimodality cardiac imaging and what to look for when it comes to women’s heart health.

Executive Director, Brandy Clayton, and Account Executive, Wendy Neely of CHRISTUS Hospice Shreveport-Bossier discuss the unlimited resources available through hospice care. They bring a feeling of warmth, comfort and knowledge to anyone listening, and they talk about how hospice is about living, loving and finding joy in being taken care of.

Dr. Amanda Williams, with Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier, discusses the importance of prenatal care and the tests that are performed throughout pregnancy.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman discuss the benefits of having cataract surgery, as well as other treatments they offer at WK Eye Institute.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman of the Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic discusses a condition that can occur outside of the joints, called Polymyalgia Rheumatica. This condition can lead to what is called Giant Cell Arteritis if left untreated.

Dr. Mark Callanan, Orthopedic Surgeon with The Orthopedic Clinic of Willis Knighton Health System, discusses the most common youth sports injuries, particular to the knee and shoulder.

Dr. James Howell, General Surgeon with WK Bossier Surgical Associates discusses the most common causes of abdominal pain and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director at Shed It! Weight Loss Center, discusses weight management and the importance of healthy habits, as well as having a mindset of “progress, not perfection.”

Dr. John Winterton discusses the six main risk factors leading to coronary heart disease, advances in the diagnosis process as well as treatment available.

Dr. Karen Berken of Willis Knighton Women’s Health Associates discusses what young women need to be aware of as they enter puberty, and what preventative medicine and screening can do for women who are at menopausal age.

Dr. John Mays with Bossier Orthopedic discusses the common symptoms of hip pain, ways to treat the condition, and interesting causes of hip pain in patients of all ages.

Special Edition: Rainey Grisham. Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Hospital, is joined by bariatric surgery patient, Rainey Grisham, to discuss her journey before, during and after weight loss.

Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute take calls, answer questions, and discuss everything from cataract surgery to light adjustable lenses to help you see better and improve your quality of life.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman of The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana answers questions from callers and discusses the treatment options for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro with Willis Knighton Pelvic & Reconstructive Gyn Surgery discuss the advances in women’s health regarding screening, treatment and surgery.

Dr. Britton Eaves with Willis Knighton Cardiology discusses peripheral arterial disease, the symptoms, diagnosis, and advanced treatments available.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director of Shed It! Weight Loss Center answers questions from viewers and discusses weight management. She specifically talks about how the medication Semaglutide works to control insulin while signaling the body to eat less and less often.

Dr. David Hamm, with Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons at Willis Knighton Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses the benefits of robotic heart surgery for the patient as well as the surgeon and the entire team of caregivers.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the two types of bariatric surgery and the weight loss journey for his patients.

Dr. Chris Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute take calls and answer questions about Lasik, SMILE, and cataract surgery.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman with The Arthritis & Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport takes calls from viewers and discusses why gout is a type of arthritis more common during the heat of summer.

Jennifer Peters, Administrator for Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, discusses the benefits and advantages of long term care facilities and short term rehabilitations centers.

Dr. Cambize Shahrdar with The Orthopaedic Clinic at Willis Knighton Pierremont answers questions from the audience and discusses the advantages to robotic knee and hip surgery.

Dr. Michael Megaly, of Willis Knighton Cardiology, discusses the advances in diagnosis and treatment for complex coronary artery disease.