Is PrEP Right for Me?

Hispanic male with doctor discussing same day PrEP exclusively by Metro Inclusive Health.

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 monthly injectable, PrEP is 99% effective in preventing HIV. PrEP is crucial for those at risk of HIV and […]

Cervical Cancer Screening: 5 things everyone should know!

Cervical cancer is exactly what it sounds like: a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn more about one the most preventable types of cancer!

“They’re not just patients, they’re family.”

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How has Donna been able to remain undetectable for 35 years? Because at METRO, she’s found family.  https://youtu.be/jGxznT9jUEo?si=_RtK4fcykafI_Klz “Undetectable” is when an individual’s HIV viral load is so low, it can’t be detected by a test or passed on to others. Eliminating barriers to care and HIV patients undetectable is a crucial step towards ending the HIV […]

Syphilis Surge: An alarming rise in cases and the symptoms that can be missed

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Without early detection and treatment, Syphilis can “ghost” you for up to 30 years Long-term complications can be severe and even life threatening. Concerned about the escalating numbers of syphilis cases in Tampa Bay? You should be. Statistics highlight a troubling surge in syphilis cases across the country.  What is Syphilis?Syphilis is a sexually transmitted […]

Clinton’s Story

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“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 […]

Marissa and Mikaela’s Story

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“In 2022, 630,000 people worldwide died from AIDS-related illnesses.” https://youtu.be/f1CA5zZ2W3o … “It honestly changed my life because I was having to take the cab… and I had to stay in the rain sometimes” For those living with AIDS, consistent care is vital for physical well-being. Supportive housing and accessible transportation are key to ensuring everyone […]

Metro Inclusive Health expanding into more Tampa Bay area communities with focus on LGBTQ+ help

Screenshot from an interview, featuring a woman and a man seated across from each other in a warmly lit room with neutral tones. The banner at the bottom reads 'INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY'. They appear to be in a discussion, which is being broadcasted on '10TAMPABAY.COM' with a weather update indicating '72°F' in the corner.

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 […]

Media Coverage of METRO’s Expansion

A diverse group of seventeen smiling professionals gathered for a team photo in a well-lit room. They are standing and crouching in three rows, with some members holding a large poster displaying the text "2023" alongside a map with marked locations indicating the growth and outreach of their organization. The attire ranges from business casual to smart casual, reflecting an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.

Metro Inclusive Health Unveils Massive Effort to Increase Healthcare Equity Across St. Pete and Tampa – ILoveTheBurg With 30 years of history in the Tampa Bay area, Metro Inclusive Health is certainly no stranger to the challenges of addressing healthcare equity in the midst of regional growth. Today the St. Petersburg based not-for-profit healthcare organization announced […]

6 Tampa Bay clinics for LGBTQ+ community set to open. What to know.

Exterior view of Metro Inclusive Health Center during daylight. The building is painted in vibrant blue with a playful, colorful geometric mural adorning the bottom half. The signage reads 'healthcenter' with the Metro Inclusive Health logo visible. The center has large glass windows and a glass door entrance, with a tree and potted plant near the facade, located on an urban street with a clear sky overhead.

A Metro Inclusive Health clinic in St. Petersburg will start seeing patients this week. Metro Inclusive Health, a Tampa Bay area LGBTQ+ health care provider, plans to open six new clinics across the region this year. During the local pandemic-era population boom, the organization saw a surge of people seeking treatment, with some driving over […]