19: Key Health Partners, 20: Born with HIV

Advocating for Youth and Young Adults Born 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 Breakthroughs in modern medicine have led to advancements in HIV care delivery, […]

11: Healthy Habits

HIV Mouth Sores: Time to Brush Up on Oral Care

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center You know when you’re tired, stressed, and haven’t been eating well? Then, your immune system is like, “Cool! Here are a few mouth sores to […]

04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

Can you get HIV from kissing?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Can you get HIV from kissing? The answer is: NOPE. “Wait, seriously?” you might ask. “I can kiss anyone I want?” Well, consent is still […]

10: Side Effects & Complications

When does HIV weight loss begin? The truth: it doesn’t.

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center A positive diagnosis comes with all sorts of uncertainty and anxiety. It's a private and personal matter. You might not want anyone in your business, […]

09: Sex When Living with HIV

Anal lubricant: A ‘Non-Friction’ Love Story

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center This topic is a fun one, so we’re going to *dive straight […]

11: Healthy Habits

The 7 Monkeypox Facts to Know

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center We know the last thing you want to hear about is another "outbreak" of something. Thinking about more germs and viruses might feel annoying, even […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to talk about HIV with your child

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center As parents, we’ve all been there, trying to figure out how to […]

10: Side Effects & Complications, 16: Women and HIV

Does HIV Cause Hair Loss?

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Does HIV cause hair loss? Hey, we don’t blame you for asking; those luscious locks deserve to be looked after! 🤩 But the truth is: […]

05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support

Motivation for HIV patients to stay on HIV 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 Healthy living feels like work, am I right? 😓 That is true […]

04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

My partner is HIV positive and I am negative

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center First of all, well done for getting tested. You’ve done the right […]