Fast HIV Prevention & Community Care in Tampa Bay: The METRO Model
At Metro Healthy Communities (METRO), we believe fighting the HIV epidemic requires two powerful tools: immediate medical access and a sustainable model that gives back.
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At Metro Healthy Communities (METRO), we believe fighting the HIV epidemic requires two powerful tools: immediate medical access and a sustainable model that gives back.

Did you know it’s possible for insured patients to make an impact – just using your normal copayment?
We believe that no one, regardless of insurance status, should be denied quality, life-changing care. For those without insurance coverage, healthcare services and prescription expenses can add up fast. But that’s where Copay It Forward comes in.
Since 2018, something incredible has happened in our region. Insured patients have helped Metro Healthy Communities deliver over $3 million in free care to those in need.

At Metro Healthy Communities, we’re proud to bring the latest in HIV prevention to the Tampa Bay region, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Brandon, and across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties.

Finding the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions parents can make. From routine checkups to managing ongoing health needs, pediatric care ensures your child grows up healthy, strong, and supported.

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?
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