Mpox in Tampa Bay: 8 Things You Should Know

Bottle of Vaccine for booster shot for Smallpox and Monkeypox MPXV. Doctor with vial of the doses vaccine for MPOX monkeypox disease.

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? 

HIV Treatment: Get to Undetectable with HIV Care. A bottle of pills for HIV treatment labeled H 124 is laid on its side, with four pills on the table.

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.

How to Find a Quality HIV Primary Care Provider

A man wearing a blue shirt learns about HIV treatment and primary care at Metro Inclusive Health. A HIV primary care provider holds information about PrEP and medical care.

“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!

Inclusive health care: Know your status and HIV resources with METRO

Know Your HIV Status and Resources in Tampa Bay with Metro Inclusive Health

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

A nurse on the left pricks the finger of a patient on the right during an HIV test, while answering FAQs about HIV.

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!

With Rapid STI Testing, Every Month Can Be STI Awareness Month

Inside Metro Inclusive Health, a healthcare provider in a white lab coat and a patient walk through a brightly lit corridor, engaged in conversation. The patient, wearing a blue shirt, smiles at the provider, indicating a positive and interactive exchange. Artwork adorns the corridor walls, contributing to a welcoming and culturally enriched environment.

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

30 Years of Inclusive Health

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 […]

Metro Inclusive Health launches Pediatric Care

Metro Inclusive Health launches Pediatric Care TAMPA BAY — Metro Inclusive Health has announced that pediatric care is now being offered at their offices in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Metro has served Tampa Bay since 1992, growing into the second largest LGBTQ-focused health and community center in North America. They offer more than 100 programs and […]