Screening tests that can detect disease in its early stages can save millions in medical costs and priceless amounts of pain and heartache. But who needs what? And when? ...more

March 12, 2009

WHEELS ESSAYS: The third annual Tampa BayCycle"Words for Wheels" contest will accepted entries through Friday. Essays should share, in 100 words, how a bike could change the writer's life. There will be two winners; each gets a bicycle, light, helmet and lock. Entries can be submitted at www.TampaBayCycle.com, or via mail to: Words for Wheels, 601 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL, 33602. Winners announced March 1. ...more

February 14, 2009

Health officials are trying to persuade doctors to offer HIV tests to nearly every patient in a New York City community hit harder than most by AIDS. ...more

June 27, 2008

The annual St. Petersburg Healthy Start event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 3050 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Available free services will include HIV testing and counseling; pregnancy, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar testing; and height and weight measurements. There will also be a talent showcase, door prizes and a holiday tree giveaway. Call (727) 767-6782. ...more

December 14, 2007

CANCER NETWORK: The Tampa Bay Affiliate of PanCAN (the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Tampa Unity Church, 3302 W. Horatio St., Tampa. For information, call Sandi Martin at (813) 654-0977. ...more

December 7, 2007