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Noted Psychiatrist Lends Talents To Saint Leo University
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
Dr. Sharon Andrews Gray has been named to the Saint Leo University Board of Trustees. The Tampa native is the daughter of the late Dr. William ‘Billy’ and Nancy Andrews.
Dr. Andrews Gray at- tended local schools and graduated with a BS degree from Spelman College in At- lanta. She continued her ed- ucation at Meharry Medical School in Nashville where she received her Master of Science in Public Health Y(MSPH) and M.D. degrees.
She is currently the head psychiatrist for the Pyscho Social PRC program at the Veterans Hospital.
She states, “I am very ex-
Dr. Sharon Andrews Gray ... Appointed to Saint Leo University Board of Trustees
cited and honored to be named to the Saint Leo Board of Trustees and the Saint Leo family”
Although she has had no previous connection to the university, Dr. Andrews
Gray’s extensive work with veterans at the James A. Haley Veteran Affairs Hospi- tal dovetails with Saint Leo’s work with veterans.
Dr. Andrews Gray be- lieves this appointment is a major step forward to bring more diversity to the Board of Trustees. Ed Narain was previously the only African American person on the 28- member board. Her term is from 2021 to 2024.
Dr. Andrews Gray be- lieves she can bring a new perspective to the board. She is looking forward to chal- lenging the university when it comes to reaching African American and Latino veter- ans.
Dr. Andrews Gray lives in South Tampa with her husband, Stanley. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorpo- rated, The Links, Incorpo- rated, National Medical Association, and WE CARE Committee for the University of South Florida.
City Of Tampa Opens Free COVID-19 Testing Site
In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Florida, the City of Tampa is opening a COVID-19 testing site offer- ing free tests to the public.
The testing site will be open daily from 9AM-5PM at Cordelia B. Hunt Center at Al Lopez Park (4602 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614). PCR tests are currently available. Rapid Antigen tests will be available soon.
This site is open to the public and free of charge to residents. Individuals with- out insurance can also receive free testing. Residents can pre-register at: https://urlde- fense.proofpoint.com/v2/url ?u=https-3A__mdc.nomi- health.com_signup_fl_COT &d=DwIBAg&c=XqATCztI- zLCYon5OykG81w&r=Z9pX _BP2WPYNubB09zRyUIGE b0JSqd8sz1Df5dL8pjE&m= W2vh0pCfKMQ-VXQh- Wqv8fW3Xv-8C89rSNS-aY- CDKs2U&s=SfvmLte-XhT5A 4Z9AHgspZtbHeS9JL0Dip1p xSc3e1E&e= . Walk ups are also available on a first-come-
first-serve basis while sup- plies last. Face masks are re- quired except during the few moments for the nasal swab.
Get tested if you have had close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 or if you are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms such as:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or diffi- culty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
In addition to the public testing site, free COVID-19 testing is available at many neighborhood pharmacies, clinics, and area hospitals. Over the counter at-home rapid tests are also available for sale at local pharmacies. To learn more about COVID- 19 testing, visit: www.tampa.- gov/emergency-management /COVID-19/get-tested
Getting vaccinated is the best defense against severe illness or hospitalization from COVID-19. Vaccines are safe, effective, and widely avail- able. To find a COVID-19 vac- cination site, visit: www.vaccines.gov/
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