February 18, 2005

The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) will now offer immunizations, pregnancy testing and health education at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 8700 W. Montgomery.

HDHHS will provide immunizations and pregnancy testing on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the center’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) area. Immunizations are free for some clients while others pay $5 or $15. Pregnancy tests cost $3.

Health education targeting children is set for Wednesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Topics covered will include personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise, safety and self-esteem. Health education for seniors, scheduled on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., will focus on nutrition, diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer prevention, physical activity, safety and self-esteem. Health education sessions are free.

HDHHS will offer the services on a walk-in basis. For more information, call 713-694-9274.