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When Love Hurts: Verbal Abuse and HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s not sugarcoat this. If someone is using your HIV […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Can Cats Get HIV?

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Thinking of getting a furry friend, but worried whether your status might expose […]

HIV Stories

Real stories about how real people are living with HIV.

Tales of Triumph: Sharmain's Story

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Sharmain was diagnosed with HIV at just four months old. Her journey has been one of overcoming challenges; and managing stigma, family dynamics, and personal relationships. Early life and […]

Tales of Triumph: James’ Story

“See, I had no idea that there was going to be, like, a really good thing that happened in my life after my diagnosis.” James was diagnosed in June of 2023. When he spoke to […]