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Nurse-Led Services for Healthier Communities

Project Health Outreach Inc. provides free, confidential HIV/STI education, prevention, testing linkage, and patient navigation services across Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties, Florida.

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Free Services

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Counties Served

501(c)(3)

Nonprofit Status

HIPAA

Compliant & Confidential

What We Offer

All services are provided free of charge. No insurance is required. All information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

HIV Prevention

PrEP & PEP Navigation

Pre-Exposure & Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Support

Our nurse-led team provides comprehensive PrEP and PEP education, eligibility screening, and care linkage. We connect uninsured and underinsured individuals to free or low-cost PrEP through the Ready, Set, PrEP program and local providers.

  • PrEP eligibility assessment and education
  • Linkage to free PrEP through Ready, Set, PrEP
  • PEP access guidance for emergency HIV prevention (within 72 hours)
  • Ongoing adherence support and follow-up
  • Insurance navigation and co-pay assistance
Eligibility: All individuals at risk for HIV — no insurance required
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Testing & Screening

HIV & STI Testing Linkage

Know Your Status — Free & Confidential

We connect community members to free, confidential HIV and STI testing sites across Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties. Our navigators help remove barriers — transportation, language, fear — so testing is accessible to everyone.

  • Referrals to free HIV testing sites in all three counties
  • STI screening linkage (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis)
  • Home HIV test kit guidance (AIDSVu, HRSA programs)
  • Rapid result support and counseling referrals
  • Post-test care linkage if reactive
Eligibility: All community members — free, no appointment needed for referrals
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Care Coordination

Patient Navigation Services

Bridging the Gap Between Diagnosis and Care

Our certified patient navigators work one-on-one with individuals newly diagnosed with HIV or those who have fallen out of care. We help navigate the healthcare system, connect to Ryan White services, and ensure no one faces their diagnosis alone.

  • One-on-one case navigation for newly diagnosed individuals
  • Ryan White Program enrollment assistance
  • ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program) application support
  • Mental health and substance use referrals
  • Transportation and housing resource linkage
  • Re-engagement for those lost to care
Eligibility: People living with HIV, newly diagnosed, or lost to care
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Healthcare Professionals

Clinical Education & Training

Evidence-Based HIV/STI Education for Providers

Led by Deborah Nicolo, MSN, APRN, our clinical education programs equip healthcare providers, nursing students, and community health workers with current, evidence-based knowledge on HIV prevention, treatment, and stigma reduction.

  • HIV/STI clinical training for nurses and providers
  • U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) education
  • PrEP prescribing guidance for primary care providers
  • Stigma reduction workshops for healthcare teams
  • Continuing education units (CEUs) where applicable
  • Custom training for clinics, hospitals, and health departments
Eligibility: Healthcare providers, nursing students, community health workers
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Community Programs

Community Outreach & Health Fairs

Meeting People Where They Are

Our outreach team brings HIV/STI education, testing referrals, and prevention supplies directly to the community through health fairs, faith-based partnerships, and mobile outreach events across the Tampa Bay region.

  • Community health fairs with free HIV/STI information
  • Condom and prevention supply distribution
  • Faith-based community partnerships
  • School and university outreach programs
  • Multilingual education materials (English/Spanish)
  • Social media health campaigns
Eligibility: Open to all community members — no registration required
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Education Resources

Health Education & Resources

Free Downloadable Materials for Everyone

Our library of free, evidence-based health education materials covers HIV prevention, PrEP/PEP, STI testing, and patient rights. All materials are available for free download and are designed for both patients and providers.

  • Free downloadable HIV/STI education PDFs
  • PrEP and PEP information guides
  • "Know Your Rights" patient advocacy resources
  • HIV U=U fact sheets for patients and providers
  • Hepatitis co-infection education
  • Spanish-language materials available
Eligibility: Free for everyone — no registration required
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Who We Serve

Individuals at Risk

Anyone seeking HIV/STI prevention information, PrEP access, or testing referrals — regardless of insurance status.

People Living with HIV

Newly diagnosed individuals, those re-engaging with care, and anyone needing help navigating Ryan White or ADAP services.

Healthcare Providers

Nurses, physicians, and community health workers seeking current HIV/STI clinical education and training.

Service Area

Our primary office is located in Holiday, FL. We serve all three Tampa Bay counties.

Pasco County

Primary HQ — Holiday, FL

Pinellas County

St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Largo

Hillsborough County

Tampa · Brandon · Plant City

Ready to Get Started?

All services are free and confidential. Contact us today or call 727-226-7844 to speak with a navigator.

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