02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to tell loved ones you're going to rehab

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We’re human and have our issues. No one […]
11: Healthy Habits

HIV & weight gain - what's the connection?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Recently, we saw a study that showed some people actively taking their HIV meds have gained weight. What’s the deal with this?? Well, […]
05: HIV Healthcare, Uncategorized

U=U Needs YOU!

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

  By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center U=U, heard of it? Seen it somewhere? […]
05: HIV Healthcare

How to deal with UTIs

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Ugh. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) suck! They’re annoying and often times can be painful. Unfortunately, if you’re someone living with HIV then you […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

The impact of self-stigma and living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If only the best way to decrease self-stigma […]
13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

You’re probs addicted to social media and here’s why

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We’re all guilty of it, so don’t think you’re alone. You’re human and, especially right now during this challenging time with the pandemic […]
Uncategorized

Sex workers: Know your rights!

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Studies have found that sex workers are 10 […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV

Why should I get tested for HIV?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We know, the thought of testing for HIV can be scary. And you probably don’t think you need to get tested, either. Well, […]
00. Spanish, 11: Healthy Habits

Las alergias y el VIH: ¡¿Cómo están relacionados?!

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Sabías que las personas que viven con VIH tienen más probabilidades de padecer alergias? Una locura, ¿verdad? […]
11: Healthy Habits

Allergies and HIV: What's the connection?!

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Did you know that people living with HIV are more likely to have allergies? Crazy, right?! But it’s true. And we are here […]