KTBS: HealthLine 3

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.

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.