Jane Cremer Foundation

EMPOWERING AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN PROGRAM: "Sharing the Story - Caring for our Health." The primary focus of the Jane Cremer Foundation is to educate women to become proactive in managing their own health care and to lead the way to early detection in the event of cancer. The Rev. Olen Arrington Jr. will share his story about his own cancer journey and how important it is to talk with others.

Dr. Julie Bryson, a psycho-oncologist, will speak about how to relate with people who have cancer, are going through treatment and returning to work. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The Second Baptist Church Praise Dancers will provide entertainment at 6 p.m. Health care resource information and refreshments will be available after the presentation. 6:30 p.m. March 26. Free. Gateway Technical College, Madrigrano Auditorium, 3520 30th Ave., Kenosha.

Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health Department

IMMUNIZATIONS: Immunizations for children and adults are offered at regularly scheduled clinics. Fees are $10 for all Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant and North Bay residents; $15 for all non-residents. Fee is exempt for Badgercare and Medicaid patients.

Immunizations include varicella (Chickenpox), DTaP, Td, polio, HIB, MMR and hepatitis B. Immunizations for adults include tetanus and hepatitis B. TB skin tests are offered by appointment only by calling (262) 835-6429. Clients must return to the health department 48-72 hours later for the test to be read. Call (262) 835-6429 for more information.

All clinics will be held at the Caledonia/Mount Pleasant Health department, 10005 Northwestern Ave. (second floor of the U.S. Bank building), Caledonia. The immunization schedule is:

- First Thursday of the month, 4-5 p.m.

- Second Monday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m.

- Third Thursday of the month, 10-11 a.m.

- Fourth Thursday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m.

City of Racine Health Department

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS: The City of Racine offers immunization clinics in the City Hall Room 4, 730 Washington Ave., on the days listed. A $7 fee is requested for residents of the city of Racine, Elmwood Park and Wind Point; and $15 for non-residents; however, there is no charge if people are unable to pay. People should bring their child's current immunization records.

- Tuesdays - 4-6 p.m.

- Wednesdays - 1:15-4 p.m.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS: The City of Racine Health Department will offer blood pressure screening by appointment for City of Racine, Elmwood Park and Wind Point residents. Call (262) 636-9431.

Visiting Nurse Community Care Inc.

HEALTH SCREENINGS: Visiting Nurse Community Care Inc. provides diagnostic health screens weekly from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the offices of Nutritional Designs & Pharmacy, 2333 Northwestern Ave. For information and appointments, call (262) 656-8400.

Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association

SHINGLES VACCINATIONS: People who have had chickenpox are at risk for shingles. The risk for shingles increases as a person gets older. Shingles is painful and can cause serious problems. There is no way to tell who will get shingles or when it may occur. A single dose of shingles vaccine is recommended for adults age 60 and older and for those who have not had shingles. It is a one-time vaccination. Fee: $225. The Kenosha Visiting Nurse Association offices are at 600 52nd St., Suite 300, Kenosha. Call (262) 656-8400 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Western Racine County

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS

- April 6, Whitford Park, 625 S. First St., Waterford, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

- April 9, Hill Park Heights, 1380 Park Place, Union Grove, 9:30-10 a.m.; Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon.

- April 16, Union Grove Municipal Center, 925 15th Ave., Union Grove, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Immunizations Clinics

Children's vaccines include: chickenpox, 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

- April 8, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.

- April 15, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 East State St., Burlington, 9-10 a.m.

- April 20, Waterford Library, 101 N. River St., Waterford, 5-7 p.m.

- April 21, Dover Town Hall, 4110 S. Beaumont Ave., Kansasville, 5-6 p.m.

- April 23, Western Racine County Health Dept., 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.