Peripheral vascular disease
Dr. Britton Eaves with Willis Knighton Bossier Cardiology talks about peripheral vascular disease — the signs and symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent it.
Jul 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 270
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Men's Mental Health
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.
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 269
Bariatric surgeon discusses two common weight loss surgeries he performs in his practice
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.
Jun 27, 2025•30 min•Ep. 268
Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness patient testimonial
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.
Jun 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 267
Tech neck and slack back pain
Dr. Milan Mody with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport is a spinal surgeon. He talks about neck and shoulder pain from poor posture related to tech, electronic, and smartphone use. Slack back pain is caused by an increased sedentary lifestyle resulting in lower back pain.
Jun 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 266
National cancer survivorship month and introducing a new doctor to the Healthline 3 podcast
Dr. Tharwat Ghattas is an oncologist with the Highland Clinic and he highlights national cancer survivorship month and new advancements he's seen in his treatment for cancer.
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 265
Brain aneurysms and brain tumors: Advice from a neurosurgeon
Dr. Ashish Sonig, director of the Willis Knighton Neurovascular Institute, neurovascular neurosurgeon and skull-base neurosurgeon, talks about brain aneurysm: the symptoms and advancements in treatment. He also discusses the different types of brain tumors and treatment options.
Jun 11, 2025•30 min•Ep. 264
Cataract awareness month with Dr. Wyche Coleman, WK Eye Institute
June is cataract awareness month, and Dr. Wyche Coleman, ophthalmologist with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, screening, lens replacement, and prep work for the surgery.
Jun 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 263
Advances in heart surgery with Dr. David Hamm
In this episode, Dr. David Hamm, heart surgeon with WK Red River Cardiovascular Surgery, shares the remarkable advances he’s witnessed in cardiac care throughout his career. He also breaks down the different surgeries he performs to help patients feel better and live healthier lives.
Jun 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 262
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: What is it, risk factors, and how to treat it
Dr. Miles Sugar, a vascular surgeon with WK Vascular Surgery talks about the advancements in vascular surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms, how to catch it early, and risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing an aneurysm.
Jun 03, 2025•30 min•Ep. 261
Future of weight loss drugs and bariatric surgery
Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon with the Highland Clinic in Shreveport, talks about the uncertain future of compounded cheaper versions of weight loss drugs, bariatric surgery, and his upcoming mission trip to Honduras.
May 27, 2025•30 min•Ep. 260
Weekend warriors: Common sports injuries in adults and what to do
Dr. Sylvanus Ly with The Orthopaedic Clinic in Shreveport talks about ways to ease into exercise and more sports activities this summer without the aches and pains. He also suggests what warning signs and when it's time to see an orthopedic specialist.
May 22, 2025•30 min•Ep. 259
Mental health awareness month with Brentwood Hospital
Dr. Vinay Kothapalli, psychiatrist at Brentwood Hospital, joins us for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss personal resilience, coping strategies, and when it’s time to seek help.
May 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 258
Cataracts and LASIK: When are you a good candidate for these surgeries?
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III and Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute explain when and who is a good candidate for LASIK and cataract surgery.
May 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 257
Shedding those last couple of pounds before summer vacation
Get ready to shed the last couple of pounds before your summer vacation with Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness representatives, Irina Haas-Ghattas and Catherine Rogers, PA-C, and Jessica Comegys with Glow Alchemy Kitchen on this episode of Healthline 3.
May 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 256
May is national dental health month and local comment from dentist about fluoridated public drinking water
Courtney Butts sits down with Dr. Ray Jarvis, a dentist with Restoration Dental, to discuss proper oral hygiene and his opinion on fluoridated public drinking water.
May 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 255
May is women's health month: What is endometriosis?
Courtney Butts, KTBS 3 anchor and dietitian, talks with Dr. Karen Berken, an OBGYN with Women's Health Associates with Willis Knighton Bossier, and she talks about the warning signs of endometriosis and when to seek medical attention.
May 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 254
Autism awareness month
Michael Smith with Brentwood Hospital talks about Autism Spectrum Disorder, the ASD program at Brentwood, and how parents can make sure their child is getting the help they need.
Apr 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 253
Mark Callanan, MD of WK Orthopedics
KTBS 3 Johnette Manger talks with Mark Callanan, MD of WK Orthopedics.
Apr 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 252
Updates to medical weight loss injections with local bariatric surgeon, Dr. James Barnes
Things are changing in the weight loss industry. Dr. James Barnes discusses important updates with cost-effective compounded weight loss injections.
Apr 26, 2025•30 min•Ep. 251
Weight loss and wellness
Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talks about ways to get ready for the summer months with GLP-1 injections and basic tips to help you get back on track before the summer months.
Apr 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 250
Eye health
Dr. Christopher Shelby, ophthalmologist with WK Eye Institute, talks about eye health: cataracts, annual eye exams, readers, laser eye surgery, and more.
Apr 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 249
What is advanced cardiac imaging?
Dr. Kathryn Gayle with Willis Knighton Advanced Cardiac Imaging talks about advanced cardiac imaging and when a patient may need this type of imaging.
Apr 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 248
When you should schedule cataract surgery
Dr. Christopher Shelby with WK Eye Institute talks about cataract surgery, when you should consider having the surgery, and symptoms/warning signs to look out for.
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 247
Weight loss and wellness for the summer
Irina Haas-Ghattas (CEO and co-owner) and Catherine Rogers (PA-C) with Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness talk about getting ready for your summer body with GLP-1 medications. They discuss what Shed It! offers with their comprehensive approach to weight loss—coaching, weight loss injections, Fit 3D body scanner, and accountability.
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 246
Leveraging technology in orthopedic surgery
Dr. Vik Chatrath is an orthopedic surgeon and the director of joint replacement surgery with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about the latest and greatest technology he's bringing to his orthopedic practice.
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 245
Heart Health Essentials
Dr. Joseph Golden with Willis Knighton Bossier Cardiology talks about recognizing heart attack symptoms and reducing your risk factors for heart disease.
Mar 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 244
Summer is right around the corner: Dr. James Barnes helps you kick start your weight loss journey
Dr. James Barnes is a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist with Highland Clinic in Shreveport. He talks about surgical and medical options for weight loss.
Feb 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 243
Hip pain: When should you worry?
Dr. John Mays, orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Bossier Orthopedics. He talks about hip pain, hip arthritis, bursitis, when to seek treatment, and what to do when hip pain won't go away.
Feb 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 242
Smile Design and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Ray Jarvis with Restoration Dental Group talks about the different cosmetic options he provides at Restoration Dental Group from veneers, crowns, and teeth whitening. February is also national children's dental health month, as recognized by the American Dental Association. Dr. Jarvis raises awareness and emphasizes the importance of oral health in children.
Feb 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 241
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