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Break the mosquito cycle

Break the mosquito cycle

Pinellas County, Florida -- Mosquitoes are on the rise in Pinellas County due to the recent rains, and that was from only one tropical storm. 

As a result, Pinellas County Mosquito Control technicians are aggressively treating known breeding areas by ground and air. Technicians have noted that many of the areas they have inspected contain standing water- the ideal breeding condition for mosquitoes. 

Pinellas County Mosquito Control is asking all citizens to do their part in reducing the mosquito population by following these simple steps:

Get free HIV test

Get free HIV test

Pinellas County, Florida -- To mark National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 28, a partnership of several Pinellas community health organizations will be offering health screenings, vaccines and HIV tests at no cost.

The Pinellas Planning Partnership is collaborating on the community event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 3350 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, to provide the screenings. No appointments are necessary.

Avoid mosquitoes during Florida's rainy season

Avoid mosquitoes during Florida's rainy season

Pinellas County, Florida -- Floridians know that summer rains bring lots of opportunities for mosquitoes to thrive, but those pesky biting, buzzing "skeeters" are more than just a hot-weather nuisance.

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County reminds all residents and visitors to protect themselves from mosquitoes because of the threat of serious mosquito-borne illnesses they can transmit. Preventing bites can protect your health.

How can you protect your family? Start with this simple mosquito protection:

Health volunteers needed

Health volunteers needed

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is looking for medical doctors, dentists and other health professionals who can give their time towards helping those in need.

Those who donate their time can earn CEUs and apply the hours they give to their license renewal fees. Hours are flexible and locations include health departments from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, community clinics of the volunteer's own practice. 

Free cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday

Free cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday

Pinellas County, Florida -- Florida Hospital North Pinellas invites the community to join them for free skin cancer screenings in honor of “Melanoma  Monday” on May 6 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

World-renowned Surgical Oncologist, Douglas S. Reintgen, M.D., and Director of Oncology, Rosemary Giuliano, ARNP, will host the event at the Surgical Institute located on the hospital campus at 1501 Alternate 19 South, Suite T, Tarpon Springs.

Mammograms screenings for uninsured women

Mammograms screenings for uninsured women

Pinellas County, Florida -- For women who have no insurance and are too young for Medicare often cannot afford to get these lifesaving screenings like mamograms and cervical screenings.In Florida, there's a state resource that can provide these screenings at no cost for those who qualify.

Women between the ages of 50 and 64 who cannot afford mammograms and cervical cancer screenings can apply to receive these tests at no cost through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) at the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.

Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County’s department of Health and Human Services will close its offices at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, for a department staff meeting. This includes the department’s four locations:

  • Clearwater, 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230
  • Largo, 8751 Ulmerton Road
  • St. Petersburg, 647 First Ave. N.
  • Tarpon Springs, 301 S. Disston Ave.

All Health and Human Services offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 26, and resume normal business hours.