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 […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The Digital Detox Challenge (aka How You Can Reclaim Your Attention Span)

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

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 Be honest: how many times have you grabbed 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 […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health, 17: Young and Positive

How To Romanticize Your Life (Without Breaking the Bank)

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 Staying positive isn’t the easiest right now. But even when things aren’t perfect, […]
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 […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

Eco-friendly living without the overwhelm

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 absolutely no shortage of advice out there (especially on social media) on […]
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 […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Friendship breakups really suck—here's how you can heal

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 We all know how hard romantic breakups can be—but friendship breakups? Sometimes they […]
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 […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Soft life vs. hard work: which one actually leads to happiness?

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 Let’s be real: life is a lot. Between […]