10: Side Effects & Complications

HIV diarrhea: What to know and how to handle it

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It’s never fun when your stomach decides to act up. That queasy, crampy feeling that sends you running to the bathroom again and […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

HIV Test Results Explained: What CD4 and Viral Load Numbers Mean

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Getting an HIV test is often the first step in knowing your status. If you have HIV, lab tests become a big part of your […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Why sticking with HIV medications matters

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Okay, so imagine this: you’ve finally found a new favorite TV series and you’re hooked. But imagine if every few episodes, you just […]
01: Blogs With Audio Content, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support

HIV myths: What’s true and what’s not

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Ever heard someone say you can get HIV from a toilet seat? Or from kissing? 😳 Let’s be honest—there are a lot of HIV myths […]
07: Protecting my Partner, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Oral sex and HIV: what you really need to know

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s talk about something people are curious about, but don’t always feel comfy […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 07: Protecting my Partner

How do you catch HIV?

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center There’s a lot of confusion out there about HIV, from old myths, to […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

The stages of HIV: what you need to know

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Getting an HIV diagnosis can feel scary at first—but the truth is, we’ve come a long way with treatment and support. 💪 And […]
19: Key Health Partners

The financial glow-up: smart money moves for your 20s and 30s

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Leveling up your money game doesn’t mean you have to become a finance […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 07: Protecting my Partner

What is undetectable HIV and U=U?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s start with something kind of amazing: if someone is living with HIV and their viral load is undetectable, they cannot pass it […]
05: HIV Healthcare

How to keep your HIV care on track when you move

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Moving to a new city or town is a big deal! 🎉 New adventures, new places to explore, maybe even a fresh start. […]