02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

What is a HIV viral load blip?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center So, you’ve been absolutely crushing your treatment plan and you’ve been undetectable for a while now. That’s awesome, we’re proud of you gurl! […]
00. Spanish, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 17: Young and Positive

¿Qué es un pico en la carga viral del VIH?

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Así que has estado siguiendo concienzudamente tu plan de tratamiento y ya llevas un tiempo como indetectable. […]
00. Spanish, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

9 cosas que NO debes decir a una persona que vive con VIH

by Por Jennifer McMillen Smith

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Cuáles son las cosas […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support

9 things NOT to say to someone 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 What are the most hurtful, uninformed, and insensitive […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

8 HIV organizations we love

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 Today, we’re spreading the love! We want to […]
11: Healthy Habits

3 healthy things you can do right now

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 get healthy! Jen shows you just how […]
11: Healthy Habits, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Why needle exchange programs are important for HIV prevention (and where you can find them)

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It doesn’t matter what you’re injecting or why you’re doing it — heroin for your habit, steroids for muscle growth, or hormones for […]
00. Spanish, 11: Healthy Habits, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Por qué los programas de canje de agujas son importantes para la prevención del VIH (y dónde encontrarlos)

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > No importa lo que te inyectes o por qué lo hagas (heroína para tu adicción, esteroides para […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How the Positive Peers app helps you rock HIV management

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 you’ve just been checkin’ out our blog […]
18: Know Your Rights

How to get free legal services 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 If you’re living with HIV in the greater […]