KTBS: HealthLine 3

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.

Dr. Jaya McSharma, Medical Director with ShedIt! Weight Loss Center, discusses medication-assisted weight loss, weight loss therapy, and ways to increase your health and longevity.

Dr. Hollie McCart of WK Pierremont OBGYN Specialists discusses routine well-woman care and answers questions from callers regarding routine screenings, frequency of check-ups, surgery, and at what point some tests are no longer needed.

Dr. Vik Chatrath of Bossier Orthopedics discusses fractures, sports injuries, bone density, treatment and prevention.

Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator, Jennifer Peters, with Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discusses the compassionate care that can be given when someone finds that living at home might no longer be the best option.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and take viewer calls about other procedures and ways to alleviate fear regarding eye surgery.

Dr. Daryl Marx of Willis Knighton Minimally Invasive Surgery Center discusses the process and benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Amanda Williams, OB/GYN with Women’s Health Specialists of Bossier, discusses the many different types of genetic screening, how the tests are performed, and how this information can benefit patients and their families.

Dr. Edward Morgan of The Orthopaedic Clinic with WK Pierremont discusses “Arthritis Involving the Knee and Hip,” different types of arthritis, symptoms, treatments, and the advanced technology available.

Dr. Jim Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christus Highland Medical Center, discusses the different types of bariatric weight loss surgery, recovery time, and what it takes to be considered a candidate for the procedure. He also talks about the many benefits of robotic surgery.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman with WK Eye Institute answer questions regarding cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and other types of laser surgery to help patients see better.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert Goodman, of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport discusses the symptoms and treatment of Fibromyalgia, and how it is diagnosed.

Dr. Michael Banda with WK Bossier Surgical Associates answers questions regarding adult abdominal pain. He discusses common causes, symptoms, treatments available, and what could happen if someone waits too long to see a doctor.

Dr. Syed Mehmood of Willis Knighton Heart and Vascular Institute discusses minimally invasive options and treatments for vein surgery.

Dr. Lise Huddleston of WK Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists discusses Inherited Cancers in Gynecology and Genetic Testing.

Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche Coleman of Willis Knighton Eye Institute discuss cataract surgery and a new procedure involving implantable contacts coming in June 2022.

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic in Shreveport talks about "Living with Lupus."

Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about the nursing home misconceptions.

Vik Chatrath MD, FRCSC of the Bossier Orthopedics talks with us about joint health and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. James Barnes of the Highland Clinic talks with us about Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Antonio Pizarro of Willis-Knighton Pelvic and Reconstructive GYN Surgery talks with us about what patients can expect before and after women's health surgery, whether it's elective, urgent or emergency.

Dr. Greg Phillips of Willis-Knighton Health System Women's Health Clinic talks with us about myths of pregnancy and postpartum.

Dr. Theresa Woodard of CenterWell Senior Primary Care talks with us about National Move More Month!

Dr. Robert E. Goodman of The Arthritis and Rheumatology Clinic joins us to talk about giant cell arteritis.

Jennifer Peters of Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation talks with us about long-term care and skilled rehabilitation.

Dr. Jason Kinkartz of The Orthopaedic Clinic, talks with us about the advancements in sports medicine surgery.

Dr. James Barnes of Highland Clinic Bariatric Surgery talks with us about bariatric surgery.

Dr. Charles Byrd of WK General Surgery talks with us about hernias.