PrEP is for Women, Too: What Women Need to Know About Rising HIV Rates
When it comes to sexual health, we believe everybody deserves to be protected. At METRO, we talk a lot about PrEP, but we often hear the misconception that it’s only for specific communities. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Curing Hep C in Tampa Bay: Success Stories with METRO and Why Your Status Matters
At METRO, comprehensive health means providing accessible, lifesaving care—especially for conditions that too often fly under the radar.
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.
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 Local Patients Generated Roughly $4 Million in Free Care (And How You Can Help)
Since 2018, something incredible has happened in our region. Insured patients have helped Metro Healthy Communities deliver roughly $4 million in free care to those in need.
FAQs About Yeztugo
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.
Meet Our Pediatric Care Providers in Tampa Bay
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.
What’s the Difference Between an STI and an STD?
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?
Syphilis Surge: An Alarming Rise in Cases and the Symptoms That Can Be Missed
Without early detection and treatment, Syphilis can “ghost” you for up to 30 years. Long-term complications can be severe and even life threatening. Concerned about the escalating numbers of syphilis cases in Tampa Bay? You should be. Florida’s sexually transmitted infection rates have skyrocketed nearly 42% reaching their highest levels since 1990. What is Syphilis?Syphilis […]
Understanding nPEP for HIV Prevention
In the ongoing fight against HIV, nPEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) stands as a vital intervention. At Metro Healthy Communities, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive HIV prevention resources, including nPEP in the Tampa Bay area. If you believe you may need nPEP, don’t wait—reach out to us at 727-321-3854 or visit one of our local […]
One (HUGE) Way Metro Healthy Communities is Advancing HIV Care in Tampa Bay
Combining HIV and Primary care can greatly impact quality of life and overall health outcomes. These are the benefits of Metro Healthy Communities’s approach: one doctor, one appointment.
Cervical Cancer Screening: 5 Things Everyone Should Know!
Cervical cancer is exactly what it sounds like: a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn more about one the most preventable types of cancer!
What Is Hepatitis C?
Get free, rapid Hepatitis C testing at Metro Healthy Communities—no appointment needed! Hepatitis C (HCV) is a serious but treatable liver infection. Early detection can prevent liver damage and cancer. Visit any METRO location for fast, confidential testing and take control of your health today.
Una (GRAN) Forma en que Metro Healthy Communities Está Avanzando la Atención del VIH en Tampa Bay
Combinando HIV y visitas de atencion puede impactar la cualidad de vida. Estos son los beneficion del enfoque de Metro Healthy Communities: un doctor, una cita.
Is PrEP Right for Me?
Is PrEP Right for Me? At Metro Healthy Communities, we are committed to sexual health and HIV prevention, which includes educating about and providing PrEP, or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. Available in a daily pill or as a bimonthly injectable, PrEP is 99% effective in preventing HIV. PrEP is crucial for those at risk of HIV and […]
