Finding spiritual shelter from mental health struggles
Religious hope and support have helped many cope in these trying times. LUTZ — “I…
COVID-19 Pinellas
When will we cough again?
We all should just unite in a communal agreement that if you must cough, cough. If your…
The heart to serve
Starting Jan. 11, the new location for the monthly St. Petersburg Police…
Tampa Bay area faith and community leaders take health to wealth pledge
On Dec. 30, the Collective Empowerment Group of the Tampa Bay Area’s…
St. Petersburg College and partners leading the charge to address nursing shortages
‘A nursing shortage affects all of us. We recognize that it is imperative to the…
What can we do from crisis to hope: How COVID-19 has critically affected our Black children
Among children who lost a parent to COVID-19, 20 percent were Black children, which means…
Young Adult Charrette helps promote community health
‘Messages to young adults should focus on this hope, not with a single focus on…
Housing is on the ballot in St. Pete Nov. 2
“The foundation of our quality of life in St. Petersburg is housing, and our next mayor…
Open letter to Florida’s unvaccinated
By refusing to get the shot, you’re swinging open the door and inviting in all of…
28 questions for Gov. Ron DeSantis
As the Delta variant surges in throughout Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is focused on…
Why won’t you protect our children?
School Board member Caprice Edmond (left) is pushing the Pinellas County School Board to…
Show your health some love
BY ANN SHERMAN-WHITE, M.ED., Pinellas County Job Corps, Business Community Liaison and…
Emergency Rental Assistance provides information, resources for those facing eviction
The Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program is an initiative of the Community Law Program…
Clearing up COVID-19 vaccine misconceptions
Dr. Tanya Horne, Suncoast Hospice Physician BY KAREN DAVIS-PRITCHETT, Empath Health Vice…
Cardiac Care amid COVID-19
Dr. Janet Roman, director of Cardiac Programs for Empath Health By Karen…
Community leaders ensure that the homebound receive vaccines
Nurse Practitioner Daphne Gardner offers in-home vaccinations for homebound residents.…
50+ can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting Monday
PINELLAS COUNTY — Starting Monday, March 22, residents 50 and older can sign up for…
Community elders express hope, trust in the COVID-19 vaccine
African American Heritage Association President Gwendolyn Reese BY NICOLE SLAUGHTER…