According to a Dec. 15 release, the appliances will enable the clinic to conduct more in-house lab work and receive immediate results.

In 1970, the St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) was founded as a free medical clinic. Over the years, services expanded as SPFC developed additional initiatives to help families and individuals in need.

Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation announced that it has awarded more than $143,000 in grant funding to 18 nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area.