In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kamala Glenn-Taylor, Director of Clinical Services at Brentwood Hospital, and Jason Baldwin, Care Coordinator and Military Liaison, to explore two programs designed to care for our heroes. The Patriot Support Program addresses the mental health needs of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, while the STAR Program provides specialized behavioral health care for first responders and their loved ones. Discover how these unique initiatives provide support, healing, and hope to those who serve on the front lines—at home and abroad.

Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon at the Highland Clinic, discusses revisional bariatric surgery—why patients with older procedures like Lap-Band or stomach stapling may benefit from updated options or revisional surgeries to convert to a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.

Dr. Mark Callanan, attending orthopedic surgeon and director of spots medicine with Willis Knighton Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Pierremont, talks about treating youth sports injuries leading up to the back to school season and how to prevent them.

Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, an oncologist with Highland Clinic in Shreveport and Monroe, shares how he approaches one of the most pivotal moments in a patient’s life: hearing the words "you have cancer." In this episode, Dr. Ghattas discusses the power of the first conversation after diagnosis, the importance of listening to a patient’s fears and emotions, and how collaborative goal-setting lays the foundation for compassionate, personalized care. By centering the patient’s voice from day one, he helps transform fear into clarity—and a plan for moving forward.

Dr. Julie Cupp, breast surgeon with Willis Knighton Breast Health & Surgical Specialists, talks about breast health, screenings, and when to seek a specialist.

Tess Lopez with Prep Cakes joins us on today's episode to talk about her bakery, which provides healthy foods, baked goods, and desserts to customers in the Ark-La-Tex. Tess and her bakery have partnered with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness in Bossier City, which provides the weight loss injections and other forms of support for patients wanting to lose weight.

Dr. Britton Eaves with Willis Knighton Bossier Cardiology talks about peripheral vascular disease—the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent it. 

June is men's health month, and Chase Ebarb with Brentwood Hospital, a license master social worker and clinician, talks about how men can take care of their mental health.

Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon with Highland Clinic in Shreveport. He talks about gastric bypass and the sleeve gastrectomy procedures, the pros and cons of the surgeries, and who is a candidate for each. 

Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness representatives, Irina Haas-Ghattas (co-owner) and Catherine Rogers Schaefer (physician assistant), talk about the GLP-1 class of medications and how they are helping patients like Krystal "Chica" Montez towards their weight loss goals.