The COVID-19 antibody therapy site in Hillsborough County will close for several days in October due to previously planned events at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The antibody therapy site at King Forest Park, 8008 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL, 33610, closed Saturday, Oct. 2 and reopened Sunday, Oct. 3 through Wednesday, Oct. 6 with its regular daily schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will [...]
Are you 18 years or older and want to give your opinion about the COVID-19 vaccine, testing, and more? You will receive a $25 gift certificate for your time! Contact the Hispanic Services Council at: (813) 936-7700 or salud@hispanicservicescouncil.org
Are you interested in taking Healthy Connection Classes? The Hispanic Services Council is offering a 5 part series completely FREE with a $25 gift card available to you upon graduation! Topics include: How do you set health goals How to talk to your doctor Where to go to get medical attention Healthy Nutrition Types of health resources available in your community Contact: Ruth [...]
Do you have a child who is medically obese between the ages of 8-12 years old? Would you like for them to participate in a nutrition and mindfulness program with compensation? ADAPT is here to help! Contact the Hispanic Services Council for details: 813-816-8239
United Way Suncoast is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) As part of the Prosperity Campaigns of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties along with the VITA Programs in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, United Way supports free tax preparation assistance and education regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) at numerous locations throughout the Suncoast region. Year-round VITA Schedule [...]
Important changes to the Child Tax Credit will help many families get advance payments of the credit starting summer 2021. The IRS will pay half the total credit amount in advance monthly payments beginning July 15. You will claim the other half when you file your 2021 income tax return. These changes apply to tax year 2021 only. To qualify for advance Child [...]
Looking for free or reduced price internet options? Visit HighSpeedInternet.com to review a list of internet providers in your area who may be offering discounted internet either independently or through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. You can also obtain information about additional federal programs which can assist you with getting discounted internet. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program The Emergency Broadband Benefit is [...]
Want to know how many people in the US have been vaccinated? How about in your state? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects nationwide data (which is updated daily by 8pm ET) on the number of administered vaccines. You can view the data by state. The data you will see is the total number of vaccines given in your state [...]
Still have questions and concerns about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is here to help break down some of the myths about the COVID-19 vaccine as well as answer any additional questions you may have such as: Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19? Will a COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA? Is it safe [...]
