08: Peer Support, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV, 14: Sexual Identity

Tips for transitioning out of sex work (if you want to)

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 Sex work is nothing to be ashamed of, […]
08: Peer Support

How to make the best guacamole

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 Making guacamole that rocks There's nothing like having […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

What you need to know about hepatitis

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Hepatitis is another h-word that if you’re already living with HIV, you may not want to hear anything about it. But there are […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

What you need to know about the latest HIV treatments and research

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center HIV is one tough, sneaky little virus. The good thing is the world’s smartest doctors, scientists, and drug companies are working to hunt […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

How to deal with toxic relationships

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 Learning to identify and deal with (or just […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

Tips for managing HIV when you’re homeless

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 HIV can feel overwhelming enough sometimes even when […]
00. Spanish, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

Consejos para tratar el VIH cuando estás sin hogar

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How a positive mindset can change your life when you’re 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 The thoughts that run through your head have […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

7 cheap Valentine's Day date ideas

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 Who says Valentine's Day needs to break your […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 12: Mental health

What to do if you’ve been sexually assaulted

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Sexual assault survivors can feel violated and terrorized. The fear and anxiety are like nothing they’ve ever experienced. If it happens to you, […]