EPIC News
Merger Makes Empath Health Largest HIV Service Provider in Tampa Bay
ASAP and Francis House announce merger to better serve those in the community infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
ASAP Expands and Leads Future of HIV Services in Tampa Bay
Today HIV is a highly-manageable health condition thanks to advancements in treatment, advocacy and community services. With ongoing care and support, people who are infected can live long, prosperous lives, just like Gulfport resident and ASAP volunteer Greg Stemm....
ASAP and Francis House Merge to Expand Services to Tampa Bay Community
Clearwater, Fla. - Empath Health today announced the planned merger of Francis House in Tampa with ASAP, a member of Empath Health. The two nonprofits are well-known for providing excellent support programs and services to those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS...
Home 3050 to help those with HIV and AIDS
HIV medical home Home 3050 announced by Empath Health and member ASAP.
Tampa Bay area experiencing spike in new HIV cases
ASAP executive director explores why there is an increase, how HIV had and does effect those infected with the disease and how the younger generation views the disease.
Rise in Florida’s HIV infections more noteworthy than a celebrity’s confession
The rise of HIV cases in Florida is worth noting more than a celebrities status.
7 HIV Treatment Adherence Tips on World AIDS Day
Pharmacists play an integral role in the drug treatment adherence for those who have chronic illnesses including HIV/AIDS.
World AIDS Day finds caregivers losing ground
An unexpected and dramatic rise in HIV cases frustrates health officials.
ASAP Executive Director Receives Honor
ASAP Executive Director William Harper honored by Watermark Publication.
Dining Out For Life Featured in Local Media
2015 Dining Out for Life was featured by local media.
Home 3050 Opens as CDC Releases Startling New HIV study
HIV-focused medical home opens amidst rise in HIV infection rates.
ASAP hosted the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay at Vinoy Park
More than 1,000 people participated in the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay, which began with a new Fun Run. Early reports from ASAP say they raised $135,000 and with donations still coming in that number will climb. Click here to read the full story on Watermark...
Restaurants Donate 25% Or More To Help Those Impacted By HIV/AIDS
Tampa Bay Dining Out For Life benefits over a thousand men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Tampa Bay. Join our team of generous restaurants, ambassadors, volunteers and diners as they give the gift of life. Read the full story at Watermark Online.
Dine Out. Fight AIDS
Dining Out for Life continues to receive strong support from the restaurants and residents throughout the Tampa Bay area, and particularly in Gulfport. The outreach began 24 years ago in Philadelphia to raise money for a local organization that helped people affected...
Do This: Eat And Do Good With Dining Out For Life
Help in the fight against HIV/AIDS by dining out.
Executive director William Harper steps down after 20 years with AIDS Service Association of Pinellas
William Harper of AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) will be stepping down as executive director as he approaches 20 years with the organization. Harper, who started with ASAP in May 1996, says that it has been a great opportunity for him to work for such an...
Restaurants Donate 25% Or More To Help Those Impacted By HIV/AIDS
Tampa Bay Dining Out For Life benefits over a thousand men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Tampa Bay. Join our team of generous restaurants, ambassadors, volunteers and diners as they give the gift of life. Read the full story at Watermark Online.
Executive director William Harper steps down after 20 years with AIDS Service Association of Pinellas
William Harper of AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) will be stepping down as executive director as he approaches 20 years with the organization. Harper, who started with ASAP in May 1996, says that it has been a great opportunity for him to work for such an...
Do This: Eat And Do Good With Dining Out For Life
Help in the fight against HIV/AIDS by dining out.
Dine Out. Fight AIDS
Dining Out for Life continues to receive strong support from the restaurants and residents throughout the Tampa Bay area, and particularly in Gulfport. The outreach began 24 years ago in Philadelphia to raise money for a local organization that helped people affected...
Restaurants Donate 25% Or More To Help Those Impacted By HIV/AIDS
Tampa Bay Dining Out For Life benefits over a thousand men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Tampa Bay. Join our team of generous restaurants, ambassadors, volunteers and diners as they give the gift of life. Read the full story at Watermark Online.
ASAP hosted the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay at Vinoy Park
More than 1,000 people participated in the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay, which began with a new Fun Run. Early reports from ASAP say they raised $135,000 and with donations still coming in that number will climb. Click here to read the full story on Watermark...
ASAP hosted the 12th Annual AIDS Walk Tampa Bay at Vinoy Park
The 12th AIDS Walk Tampa Bay supports ASAP, a member of Empath Health.
Home 3050 Opens as CDC Releases Startling New HIV study
HIV-focused medical home opens amidst rise in HIV infection rates.
New Website Coming for ASAP Services
This is a test of the local syndication group.
Dine Out and Support HIV Services in Tampa Bay
As more people are living with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), support for care, education and prevention services is needed now more than ever. On May 19, you can help make a difference to those impacted...
Executive director William Harper steps down after 20 years with AIDS Service Association of Pinellas
William Harper of AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) will be stepping down as executive director as he approaches 20 years with the organization. Harper, who started with ASAP in May 1996, says that it has been a great opportunity for him to work for such an...
Dining Out For Life Featured in Local Media
2015 Dining Out for Life was featured by local media.
Disparity with Blacks and HIV
High Rates with African Americans HIV/AIDS is taking a monumental toll on the African-American population in the U.S. There’s a major disparity with the disproportionate numbers of those who are infected and die. “Blacks account for more new HIV infections, people...
ASAP Executive Director Receives Honor
ASAP Executive Director William Harper honored by Watermark Publication.
Connecting Hispanics to HIV Medical Care
HIV/AIDS Growth in Hispanic Communities While HIV/AIDS continue to affect all communities, Florida’s Hispanic population faces extreme growth rates and additional barriers to care. The Florida Department of Health reports, “The proportion of all newly reported adult...
World AIDS Day finds caregivers losing ground
An unexpected and dramatic rise in HIV cases frustrates health officials.
7 HIV Treatment Adherence Tips on World AIDS Day
Pharmacists play an integral role in the drug treatment adherence for those who have chronic illnesses including HIV/AIDS.
Rise in Florida’s HIV infections more noteworthy than a celebrity’s confession
The rise of HIV cases in Florida is worth noting more than a celebrities status.
Local Prayer Luncheon draws attention to the importance of World AIDS Day
ASAP Hosts Prayer Luncheon Dec. 1 St. Petersburg, FL (November 18) ― When many think of HIV and AIDS, they think of a disease that doesn’t have much impact on their lives. However, according to data by the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County recorded a...
12/1 is World AIDS Day: Upcoming event fights against rising cases of HIV/AIDS in Tampa Bay
“Our area is significantly impacted by HIV and AIDS, since Florida has the largest number of new HIV diagnosis in the nation” St. Petersburg, Fla. (November 17, 2015) – December 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the...
Tampa Bay area experiencing spike in new HIV cases
ASAP executive director explores why there is an increase, how HIV had and does effect those infected with the disease and how the younger generation views the disease.
12th Annual Tampa Bay AIDS Walk & Fun Run
New date: December 12, 2015 at Vinoy Park St. Petersburg, Fla. (June 22, 2015) –Empath Health’s AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) presents its 12th annual walk to end HIV – Tampa Bay AIDS Walk & Fun Run, held at Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg on...
HOME 3050 HIV Medical Home Opening Soon
By William Harper, ASAP Executive Director We’re so pleased that Empath Health’s AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (ASAP) and BayCare Health System’s Pinellas Care Clinic (PCC) have partnered to create HOME 3050 – the Tampa Bay area’s first-of-its-kind medical...
Home 3050 to help those with HIV and AIDS
HIV medical home Home 3050 announced by Empath Health and member ASAP.
ASAP and Pinellas Care Clinic Create HIV Medical Home Partnership
First-of-its-kind in Tampa Bay: Medical Home for HIV patients delivering full-service health care and social services will open soon St. Petersburg, Fla. (May 19 ,2015) HOME 3050, located at 3050 1st Ave. South in St. Petersburg, will be a first-of-its-kind medical...
Facts on HIV and Women
HIV/AIDS continues to impact communities around the world, and there’s still a great need for care, education and prevention. Women are uniquely challenged by the disease. “Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States are women 13...
Facts on HIV and Women
HIV/AIDS continues to impact communities around the world, and there’s still a great need for care, education and prevention. Women are uniquely challenged by the disease. “Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States are women 13...
ASAP Hosts 23rd World AIDS Day Remembrance
St. Petersburg – The Tampa Bay community is invited to remember the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and support those living with the diseases at ASAP’s 23rd World AIDS Day Remembrance Dec. 1 at Suncoast Hospice community service center, 3050 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg....