DERMATOLOGISTS SET FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING ON MAY 2: MELANOMA MONDAY HELPS IDENTIFY CANCER WHEN EASILY TREATABLE Dermatologists at Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, part of the Willis-Knighton Physician Network, have volunteered their time to participate in Melanoma Monday on May 2.

As members of the American Academy of Dermatology, the physicians commit to this program each year to promote the importance of early detection of skin cancer. Offering the screenings in Bossier City and Shreveport will be Josephine Futrell, MD, PhD; Sarah Glorioso, MD; and Sarah Baker, MD. The screening involves a brief visual check with the physician. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it can be effectively treated when identified at an early stage.

Screenings in the Ark-La-Tex Dermatology’s Bossier City Office, 2300 Hospital Drive, Suite 400, will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Screenings in their Shreveport office, 1811 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 160, will be offered from 7:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Appointments are required for this screening and can be scheduled by visiting the Willis- Knighton Web site, wkhs.com. Appointments may also be scheduled by calling the Willis- Knighton Community Education helpline, (318) 212-8225.

WK WOW PLANS EVENT WITH SUMMER EMPHASIS SUMMER SKIN AND EXERCISE TIPS, LIGHT FOODS, SAFETY ALL PART OF PROGRAM WK WOW, Willis-Knighton’s “Women of Wellness” affinity group, will focus on summer at “Life’s a Beach” Thursday, May 12, in the auditorium of WK Bossier Health Center. The event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will feature topics focusing on warm-weather wellness and health. Advance reservations are required.

Josephine Futrell, MD, of Ark-La-Tex Dermatology, will offer tips on protecting your skin during the summer. You’ll also learn about make-up choices for your summer complexion.

Food preparation ideas with a light and delicious focus will be offered by Julie Hartley, WK’s wellness dietitian.

Holly Winterrowd of WK Fitness & Wellness Centers will offer ideas for exercise that are ideal for the sultry summer weather.

As usual, WK Wow programs feature door prizes, refreshments and great networking opportunities as women focus on their health and that of their families.

The event is free to members. Membership in WK WOW is free as well and is available online at www.wkwow.healthcare. Nonmembers may also register at a cost of $5. Registration and details are available on the Classes & Events section of Willis-Knighton’s Web site, wkhs.com, or by calling 212-8225.