Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 12:00 am
Unity of Kenosha and Racine
"LOVING WHAT IS" CLASS: The class is based on Byron Katie's book, "Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life." The work is a process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause suffering and to understand how to address problems with clarity. 7:15 p.m. five Wednesdays, today through June 3. Donations accepted. For more information, call the church, (262) 697- 5298 or visit the Web, http://www.unitykr.com
Unity Church of Kenosha and Racine is at 9220 26th Ave., Pleasant Prairie.
Radiant Path
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE: Learn about the technique developed by Gary Craig which is a universal healing aid that applies to everything from pain, disease, emotional distress and performance issues. 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Free. Sponsored by Radiant Path, Living Waters and United Way of Kenosha County.
Kenosha County Building, Hearing Room, highways 75 and 45, Bristol. For more information, call (262) 857-8601 or send an e-mail to: sbf2020@aol.com
Aurora Health Center
FAMILY HEALTH EXPO: Learn about various health topics including advanced directives, asthma, allergies and preventative health. There will be free glucose and blood pressure screenings, fingerprinting for children, and biofeedback for women. 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Free.
The event will be held at the Aurora Health Center, 818 Forrest Lane, Waterford.
Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital
Classes at the Spring Street Campus are offered through the Wheaton Franciscan Community Health Education. Call (888) 994-3286 or visit the Web, http://www.mywheaton.org to register for all classes. Classes will be held at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, Health Pavilion, 3821 Spring St. unless otherwise listed. For a complete list of upcoming Community Health Education programs (along with support groups) at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints, visit the Web, http://www.mywheaton.org
OSTEOPOROSIS Diagnosis and Treatment: In recognition of National Arthritis Month, Dr. Thomas Murphy will give the presentation. 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free. Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St.
Baby Signs Parent Workshop: For parents of children ages birth to 24 months to attend with their child. Learn how to reduce frustration and build trust, strengthen the parent/infant bond, help babies learn to talk and promote positive emotional development. Early childhood educators, parent educators, social workers and health specialists are also welcome. 6-8 p.m. May 14. Fees: $15 plus $35 for materials.
BREAST-FEEDING BASICS: The expectant mother should register while in her fifth or sixth month of pregnancy to attend in the seventh or eighth month. Significant others are encouraged to attend. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. 9-11 a.m. May 14. Fee: $10.
Acupuncturists Without Borders
Acupuncture treatments: These free treatments for veterans and their families will help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and help relieve post-combat stress and trauma. Treatments of five small needles placed in each ear last 20-40 minutes. All needles are pre-packaged, sterile and disposed of after use. 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Donations will be accepted to help fund supplies and support new Veterans Clinics opening nationwide as part of Acupuncturists Without Borders. For more information, call Christie Kern at (262) 939-0111 or Linda Stengel at (262) 639-3000.
The clinic will be held at Partners in Health Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Clinic and Community Acupuncture, both located at
4344 Douglas Ave.
Caledonia Fire/Rescue Department
CPR CLASSES: This eight-hour class covers Basic, Basic Plus and Provider instruction. Third Monday and Tuesday of each month, 6-10 p.m., Station No. 3, 9433 Northwestern Ave. Fees: Caledonia residents, $25; nonresidents, $30. Call (262) 835-2050 for more information or to register.
City of Racine Health Department
Racine STD Clinic: Sexually transmitted diseases are the most common communicable diseases reported in this country and the Racine Health Department reports more cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea than any other reportable communicable disease. In 2008, the Racine STD/HIV Program received 822 reports of persons with chlamydia and 278 reports of persons with gonorrhea residing in the City of Racine. Racine County has the second highest rate of STDs in the state of Wisconsin due to the large number of city residents infected. A nurse practitioner will provide exams and treatment specifically for STDs. Clinics will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays starting May 11 and 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays (starting May 13). The clinic will accept walk-in clients exclusively. HIV testing is included in the exam if desired.
Rapid HIV testing with results available in 15 minutes is available by appointment only during non-clinic times, call (262) 636-9498.
City Hall, lower level, Room 4, 730 Washington Ave.
Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital
COMMUNITY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: These free screenings are provided as a service by the Volunteers in Partnership with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11 a.m., Spring Street Campus, West Professional Office Building B, Senior Advantage Exercise Room (lower level), 3805 Spring St.
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 4-6 p.m., front lobby, 1320 Wisconsin Ave.
Western Racine County
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS
Tuesday, Tichigan Civic Center, 6710 Big Bend Road, Waterford, 12:30-1 p.m.,; St. Clare's Catholic Church, 7616 Fritz St., Wind Lake, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
May 14, Hometown Village, 1415 13th Ave., Union Grove, 9:30-10 a.m.; Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon.
Immunizations Clinics
Children's vaccines include: chicken pox, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib meningitis, HPV, measles, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus, rubella and tetanus. Resident fees: Administration fee is $10 per visit. Maximum charge of $30 for a resident family. Resident's fees will be waived in the event of financial difficulties. Non-resident fees: Administration fee is $15 per visit. Maximum charge $45 for a non-resident family. Adults: Tetanus, administration fee charged; hepatitis B, $50 for resident, $55 others; and TB skin test (must call 24 hours in advance to schedule), $15 residents and $25 others. Residents should check other locations for adult flu and pneumonia vaccines for ages 9 and older (for more information, call (800) 688-4930 or (262) 763-4930 or visit the Web, http://www.wrchd.org).
May 13, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.
May 18, Waterford Library, 101 N. River St., Waterford, 5-7 p.m.
May 20, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 9-10 a.m.
May 26 (rescheduled due to the May 25 holiday), Norway Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, 5-6 p.m.
May 28, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.
Questions can be directed to Western Racine County Health Department at (262) 763-4930 or (800) 688-4930, or visit their Web site at: http://www.wrchd.org
Fitness File is published every Wednesday and includes notices of nonprofit fitness and health-related programs. The deadline to submit an announcement is seven days before the desired publication date. Mail information to Fitness File, c/o Diane Collins, 212 Fourth St., Racine, WI 53403; fax to (262) 631-1780; or submit it via the Web, http://www.journaltimes.com/calendar and click on the "Health" category.