This St. Pete not-for-profit provided $755,107 in free healthcare across Tampa Bay in 2023
From I Love The Burg: As Tampa Bay continues to grow, health inequities among its residents are becoming more pronounced, especially with the rising cost
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%.
Most insurance companies cover PrEP and METRO has cost reduction programs that can provide PrEP at little to no out-of-pocket cost to the individual. METRO is also now offering same day PrEP– meaning one can get their prescription following testing.
According to the Florida Department of Health, in Pinellas County among those aged 35-39 HIV infections rose nearly 100%, around 50% among those aged 50-54, and teens aged 13-19 saw an increase of 25%. Among men who sleep with men, HIV infections rose nearly 22%.
From I Love The Burg: As Tampa Bay continues to grow, health inequities among its residents are becoming more pronounced, especially with the rising cost
From Watermark Online: Metro Inclusive Health has announced that the organization’s Copay it Forward program generated $755,107 in free healthcare for under or uninsured
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
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