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Why it's important to tell your healthcare providers about your HIV status
It’s best for your health if all your doctors know your HIV status. Your dentist can look for signs of trouble that show up first in the mouth. Your dermatologist can talk to you about […]
What are opportunistic infections?
Opportunistic infections are diseases that attack a weakened immune system. They are not welcome news because they really only happen during the final stage of HIV infection, AIDS.
How the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program can help you get the care you need
Ryan White was a hero in the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Today, thousands of Americans get the HIV treatment they need thanks to a program named in his honor. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS […]
Video: Jen's office: Get this girl a taco!
Check out Jen's office during her lunch break. What in the KALE is she eating?! Jen is often one of the first people when you begin your HIV care at MetroHealth. Get a sneak peek […]
Video: Jen's condom closet
Jen's condom closet Ssssshhhh! Quiet. Did you know that MetroHealth has a closet full of free condoms?! Jen can show you around — and show you her woody 😉 😂 We are sneaking into Jen's […]
Video: Jen at the 2016 Ryan White Conference in DC
Check out the Positive Peers team at the 2016 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care and Treatment! While Jen was spreading the word about Positive Peers at #RyanWhite2016 in DC, she had the opportunity […]
Video: Three cheers for PrEP!
Reduce your risk of contracting HIV with PrEP. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is approved for daily use to help prevent an HIV-negative person from getting HIV from a sexual or injection-drug-using partner who’s positive. Studies […]
Video: Tips for getting more sleep when you're living with HIV
Tips for getting more sleep when you're living with HIV Getting more sleep is important to stay healthy when you're living with #HIV. 😴 😴 😴 Not getting enough shuteye? 😩 Check out these tips. […]
Video: This is Jen.
This is Jen. This is Jen presenting the AIDS Memorial Quilt at MetroHealth. Jen is often one of the first people you get to meet during your HIV care at MetroHealth. In addition to the […]