Pineapple Healthcare to open Maitland clinic in January 2027

Pineapple Healthcare plans to open a Maitland clinic in January 2027, expanding its Central Florida network as it marks five years since opening its first Orlando location.The nonprofit said renovations began last week on the suite that will house its fifth clinic.Pineapple Healthcare provides primary care, HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, prevention services and mental health care.Fifth clinic follows regional expansionPineapple opened its first clinic in Orlando in 2021, followed by Lakeland in 2024, Kissimmee in 2025 and East Orlando this year.CEO Ethan Suarez said the expansion responds to demand for accessible care.“People might come to us initially for PrEP, but then they realize they can see the provider they’ve come to trust for all their needs, whether they don’t feel well, or they want an annual checkup,” Suarez said.Additional services plannedThe Maitland location will offer mental health counseling, according to the nonprofit.Pineapple also plan