Metro Inclusive Health to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive in Tampa Bay area
Metro Inclusive Health to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive in Tampa Bay area Adding to its expansive vaccination campaign, Metro Inclusive Health has just announced it will begin to offer $25 gift cards to anyone 12 years of age or older who gets a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at one of their locations. Teaming up with […]
5 Common Symptoms of Depression
More than 264 million people suffer from depression worldwide. However, you may not know some of the symptoms, or how to get help. This guide can help.
Do I Have Anxiety?
Are you living with anxiety? You aren’t alone! Nearly 18 million adults are living with anxiety in the United States.
Reasons for anxiety and anxiety disorders can vary, but there are certain symptoms shared across the board.
What to Expect: HIV and Pregnancy
One aspect of HIV care that’s not commonly discussed is what HIV looks like when you’re pregnant. So, what happens if you’re expecting a bundle of joy AND you’re living with HIV? Let’s talk about it.
Metro Inclusive Health to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine in St. Pete
Vaccines will be offered at their St. Petersburg location. You will be required to present a valid Florida ID at your appointment to verify your age. Teachers, law enforcement and firefighters will be required to submit proof of employment/service.
Reasons You Need to See a Primary Care Doctor
Let’s be honest. When was the last time you went to see a primary care doctor for a routine health checkup? Primary care is one of those medical phrases that might seem very vague, and you may not know how often to see your PCP… So let’s break it down.
What is the Difference Between HIV and AIDS?
It’s not uncommon to see the terms HIV and AIDS used interchangeably. This often causes confusion about what each of them are, how they’re different, and the misconceptions surrounding both of them.
Why Choose LGBTQ+ Focused Healthcare?
The LGBTQ+ community is made up of a broad variety of identities, experiences, and healthcare needs. These unique needs are best met with a holistic, inclusive and community-based approach.
Metro Inclusive Health offers talk therapy and psychiatric help through TeleHealth
Metro Inclusive Health offers talk therapy and psychiatric help through TeleHealth METRO’s TeleHealth services branch beyond just talk therapy. In times of isolation, dealing with clinical depression can pose a serious obstacle. Depression is different for everyone, too. Finding the right treatment is a personal journey. Some conditions can be treated with talk therapy alone or in […]
New HIV test gets you results in a minute or less
“We have more people coming in now because you have those people that don’t want to wait that 20 minutes,” Prevention Specialist with Metro Inclusive Health Shirlene Manuel said. “They say it lasts a lifetime. The people that we do the blood work on where we have a two day turn around on the blood work also think that’s a lifetime. To get that result in a minute has made more people want to come in and get tested.”
We went to a class on hepatitis A. Here’s what we learned.
Dr. Luke Johnsen, medical director of Metro Inclusive Health, answer[ed] questions about hepatitis during a class Aug. 6 at the organization’s St. Petersburg office.
Churches combating HIV in south St. Pete
The latest HIV statistics paint a grim picture for African-American communities in much of the country, with Pinellas County identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as extremely high-risk.
Our good friends at Metro Inclusive Health brought the threat of this epidemic to the attention of myself and other south side community leaders, including Deputy Mayor Dr. Kanika Tomalin at a recent small HIV summit. National, state and local statistics were presented that were nothing short of alarming, and we all need to be made aware.
As Pinellas HIV Infections Rise, One Local Organization is Taking Action
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%.
