15: Trans and HIV, Uncategorized

5 tips for transgender people to find a doctor for the care you need

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Being a person who identifies as transgender sometimes means you’re faced with […]

17: Young and Positive, Uncategorized

Should teens get tested for HIV? YAAASSSSSS!

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center HIV affects all people, and yes, that includes teenagers. So, should teens […]

05: HIV Healthcare

What's the connection between STIs and HIV?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center While growing up, you’ve probably learned about Sexually Transmitted Infections, or STIs, in health class. An STI is a type of infection that is transmitted […]

05: HIV Healthcare

How do I pay for treatment?

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Let’s face it, healthcare coverage can get expensive! When you have a […]

00. Spanish, 05: HIV Healthcare

¿Qué es la PrEP y por qué debería importarme? AKeem lo cuenta todo

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Te preocupa el riesgo de contraer el VIH? AKeem Rollins, Asesor de la PrEP de MetroHealth, nos […]

05: HIV Healthcare

What is PrEP and why should you care? AKeem spills the tea

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Are you worried that you might be at risk for HIV? AKeem Rollins, MetroHealth PrEP Navigator, spills the tea about the ins and outs about […]

05: HIV Healthcare

Here's how HIV is changing in 2020

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Here’s how HIV is changing in 2020 All around the world, scientists and medical professionals are working towards one common goal: a cure for HIV. […]

15: Trans and HIV

Don’t Miss These Top HIV Events in 2020

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Although living with HIV can sometimes be a burden, you aren’t trapped. […]

11: Healthy Habits

New year, new you! Time to get healthy

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center It’s that time of year again when we all make New Year’s […]

01: Blogs With Audio Content, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

How to make it through the upcoming holidays with HIV

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center It’s that time of year again-- temperatures are dropping, winter coats become […]