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 […]
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 […]
One (HUGE) Way Metro Inclusive Health is Advancing HIV Care in Tampa Bay
By combining HIV and Primary Care together, Metro Inclusive Health is vastly improving health outcomes for those living with HIV.
Tampa on the forefront of HIV bone health awareness
Tampa on the Forefront of Bone Health Awareness TAMPA — American Bone Health has chosen Tampa Bay as the test pilot for a new program aimed at helping people living with HIV. Carlos Mendoza depends on the caseworkers at Metro Inclusive Health to keep him on the right track when it comes to living his […]
HIV/AIDS Misconceptions Brought To Light At USF On World AIDS Day
Do you think you know all there is about HIV/AIDS? A sex health specialist from Metro Inclusive Health shared what’s true and false with students from USF.
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 […]
15th Annual Pride & Passion Set to Glow
This year, the Tampa Museum of Art partnered with Metro Inclusive Health to bring new programs focused on LGBTQ+ youth in Tampa Bay.
METRO’s new facility doubles Tampa services
Metro Inclusive Health opened its 30,000-square-foot facility in Ybor Aug. 2, an expansion that will allow the nonprofit to double its services throughout the area.
LGBTQ teens leave COVID-19 isolation to connect at St. Petersburg summer camp
During one week-long session, 22 campers ages 13-17 enjoyed hanging out with people like them and building self-confidence without worrying about explaining themselves.
Understanding pronouns and how to use them correctly
This shift in openly identifying one’s pronouns is one that shows evidence of acceptance, explained Kiala Emmons, trans services program coordinator at Metro Inclusive Health.
Metro Inclusive Health Provides LGBTQ+ Training for Chamber Partners
On Thursday, June 3rd, an eager group of Chamber staff, board, alliance partners and members convened with Metro Inclusive Health to embark on the first of a capacity building workshop series intended to inform and create connections to [their] vast well of community resources.
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.
