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Free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C on May 18

Free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C on May 18

Pinellas County, Florida -- In honor of World Hepatitis Awareness Day on May 18, the Pinellas County Health Department is offering free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C at all of its health centers.

"Hepatitis" means an inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation. 

Vaccines for Hepatitis A and B are available through the county health department's STD clinics. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.

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Hospice Beach Stroll Saturday

Clearwater Beach, Florida - Strollers at two Pinellas beaches will raise money for the Suncoast Hospice Saturday.

The event starts with registration and 8 a.m. and the stroll at 9 a.m. at the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach, and at the Sirata Beach resoprt in St. Pete Beach.

Donations from the 3-mile stroll will benefit patients and families servedby the hospice.

Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Pollo Tropical is honoring teachers throughout May by giving 15 teachers from 15 counties free Pollo Tropical for a year through its Teacher of the Year campaign.

The winning teachers from each county are the ones with the most nominations from students and parents in their respective county.

For those who nominate a teacher, you will get a free small Pollo Tropical Tropichop with any drink purchase.

All public, private or charter school teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are eligible to be entered.

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Calling all pets for Humane Society's 2013 Calendar Contest

Calling all pets for Humane Society's 2013 Calendar Contest

Clearwater, Florida -- The Humane Society of Pinellas is looking for contestants for their 2013 Celebration of Companionship Calendar.

Owners can enter the contest for $10 and your pet’s photo is guaranteed to appear in the calendar. Vote for your favorites for just $1 per vote!

PSTA offers Summer Youth Haul Pass

PSTA offers Summer Youth Haul Pass

Pinellas County, Florida -- This summer, while kids are out of school PSTA is offering a deal to help families save money with the Summer Youth Haul Pass!

Starting May 15 through Aug. 31, PSTA will offer the pass for unlimited rides to anyone under the age of 18 for $35. Also included are rides on the Clearwater Jolley Trolley. Excluded rides on PSTA are Routes 100X and 300X to Tampa.

Annual Lakes and Ponds Education Day at Weedon Island Preserve

Annual Lakes and Ponds Education Day at Weedon Island Preserve

A free Lakes and Ponds Education Day program is being offered for everyone interested in the health and management of the county’s inland water resources at Weedon Island Preserve on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, 1800 Weedon Drive N.E., St. Petersburg.

Space is limited to the first 80 registrants and the deadline is May 15.