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.