What’s the Difference Between an STI and an STD?
Although they get interchanged frequently, STIs and STDs are definitely NOT the same things. So how are they different? And why do we use one for the other?
Is PrEP Right for Me?
Is PrEP Right for Me? At Metro Inclusive Health, we are committed to sexual health and HIV prevention, which includes educating about and providing PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Available in a daily pill or as a bimonthly injectable, PrEP is 99% effective in preventing HIV. PrEP is crucial for those at risk of HIV and […]
Clinton’s Story
“If it weren’t for her fast thinking, i’d be dead.” https://youtu.be/Kf0cXX5EcE4 With no symptoms, no sickness, it was the fast thinking of Clinton’s METRO provider that saved his life. Join Clinton on his transformative journey with APRN Patricia Evans, where a comprehensive care approach goes beyond HIV treatment. Discover how our unique ‘One Provider, One […]
Metro Inclusive Health expanding into more Tampa Bay area communities with focus on LGBTQ+ help
Author: Caitlin Lockerbie (WTSP) Metro Inclusive Health has a daily mission to provide healthcare options to patients who often feel misunderstood and underrepresented. The non-profit was established in 1993 to provide inclusive health and wellness services and this year it’s expanding into the Tampa Bay area communities that it serves That welcoming feeling and atmosphere […]
Local advocate offers help and hope to people living with HIV
Metro Inclusive Health Peer Advocate and Health Educator Paula Delgado draws on her own experience living with HIV when it comes to offering help and hope to clients who’ve been diagnosed with the virus.
How to Find a Quality HIV Primary Care Provider
“As people with HIV live long and productive lives because of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), it is more important than ever to provide high quality, state-of-the art primary care.”
Today, there’s no reason to compromise when it comes to finding high-quality HIV primary care. We’re here to help you learn what “quality” means… And then find it!
FAQs About HIV & AIDS
What do you think when you hear the word “HIV”? For whatever reason, if you’re looking for HIV/AIDS 101, you’ve come to the right place!
One (HUGE) Way Metro Inclusive Health is Advancing HIV Care in Tampa Bay
Combining HIV and Primary care can greatly impact quality of life and overall health outcomes. These are the benefits of Metro Inclusive Health’s approach: one doctor, one appointment.
HIV/AIDS Misconceptions Brought To Light At USF On World AIDS Day
Do you think you know all there is about HIV/AIDS? A sex health specialist from Metro Inclusive Health shared what’s true and false with students from USF.
HIV and Health Disparities
Education, testing and treatment of HIV/AIDS has made leaps and bounds since the beginning of the epidemic. However, despite prevention efforts, some groups are affected by HIV/AIDS more than others. Learn about health disparities when it comes to HIV.
What is the Difference Between HIV and AIDS?
It’s not uncommon to see the terms HIV and AIDS used interchangeably. This often causes confusion about what each of them are, how they’re different, and the misconceptions surrounding both of them.
Mobile HIV Clinic Unveiled in Tampa Bay
Starting in January, local nonprofit Metro Inclusive Health will bring care and prevention to communities most affected by [HIV.]
Sexual Health Advocacy Group (SHAG)
The Sexual Health Advocacy Group (SHAG) meets on the dates above. Please pay attention to the locations and dates. The SHAG serves Tampa Bay community members with spaces and opportunities to learn, have spirited dialogue, and contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of METRO programs. We serve our community through outreach and networking with […]
The Tea: Social Hour
Thursdays are for Tea. Let’s spill on Sex, Health, and Relationships. The Tea (Tampa) is a free space to join our PSH team and Sexual Health Advocates in a social setting. Let’s hang, share some food, and spill on health dating and relationships, changing stigma and discrimination in our communities, having hotter sex safely, debunking […]
As Pinellas HIV Infections Rise, One Local Organization is Taking Action
According to the Florida Department of Health, HIV infections are rising in much of Pinellas County, Tampa Bay, and Florida. Metro Wellness and Community Centers is enlisting “My Little PrEPpy” and a free limited run t-shirt to encourage testing and education about PrEP, a daily pill that can reduce exposure to HIV by up to 99%.
