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.
Mpox in Tampa Bay: 8 Things You Should Know
Mpox, formerly monkeypox, is on the rise in Florida, including the Tampa Bay region. You’ve heard about it in recent headlines, but you’re still wondering… What exactly is it? Should I get vaccinated? Metro Inclusive Health is ready to answer your questions. Here’s what you should know.
How Do I Get to “Undetectable” HIV Status?
With quality HIV care and consistent medication, you can reliably prevent HIV from progressing into AIDS. Not only that: You can set the foundation for a long, healthy life for you and your sexual partner(s). How? By reaching what we call “undetectable” status. We asked Metro Inclusive Health Medical Director, Dr. Luke Johnsen to tell us more.
Got Health Insurance? Learn How to Copay It Forward!
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.
Should I use IUDs or implants as long term birth control?
Considering long term birth control options, like an IUD or implant? Explore your options with this inclusive guide to your reproductive health and contraceptive options.
Metro Inclusive Health: Monkeypox Vaccine is in High Demand, But Hard to Come By.
Metro Inclusive Health is prioritizing vaccines those at high risk for a serious case of monkeypox. Learn more about availability and demand for the monkeypox vaccine in Tampa Bay.
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!
Florida one of 3 states with highest rates for new HIV diagnoses — Learn more with Dr. Victoria Otaño
Florida one of 3 states with highest rates for new HIV diagnoses — Learn more with Dr. Victoria Otaño TAMPA, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest HIV data available from 2019 shows Florida as being one of three states in the country with the highest rates for new HIV diagnoses. In Tampa Bay, […]
Metro Inclusive Health responds to Meningitis outbreak in Florida
The bacterial meningitis called meningococcal disease is officially being labeled as an outbreak in Florida. Metro Inclusive Health is teaming up with the health department ahead of the St. Pete Pride parade to give out free meningitis vaccines.
Inclusive health care: Know your status and HIV resources with METRO
Know Your Status and HIV Resources with Metro Inclusive Health TAMPA, Fla. — Check out this segment from Tampa Bay 10 News. Featuring Metro Inclusive Health and our very own Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, Brian Bailey, explaining the importance of knowing your HIV status and the resources METRO provides to the Tampa Bay community! […]
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!
Lightning Community Hero: Metro Inclusive Health Honored
In honor and celebration of Pride Month, the Tampa Bay Lightning honored Metro Inclusive Health as the 500th Lightning Community Hero.
With Rapid STI Testing, Every Month Can Be STI Awareness Month
The month of April is STI Awareness Month, giving us at METRO another reason to share the many ways we can support your overall health. Today, there are an estimated 20 million new STI (sexually transmitted infection) cases in the U.S. each year. However, through STI awareness and testing, you can protect yourself and others. Same-Day STI […]
Florida Health Alert: Meningococcal Disease
What you need to know about the recent outbreak in Florida. Meningococcal Meningitis The CDC has announced that Florida is currently experiencing an outbreak of meningococcal disease, primarily among men who have sex with men. Overall, the number of cases in Florida is just around 20, but this represents a large increase from previous years. […]
Metro Inclusive Health provides LGBTQ focused healthcare for 30 years in the Tampa Bay area
Metro Inclusive Health provides LGBTQ focused healthcare for 30 years in the Tampa Bay area TAMPA, Fla. — Metro Inclusive Health is one of the Grand Marshalls in this year’s Tampa’s Pride Parade. METRO is in its 30th year providing LGBTQ-focused healthcare to the Tampa Bay area, which includes HIV testing. “People living with HIV […]