03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

The difference between HIV and AIDS

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Alright, let’s clear something up once and for all! ✋ A lot of people think HIV and AIDS are the same thing, but […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

How fast do HIV meds work?

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 So, you just started HIV treatment (or maybe […]
18: Know Your Rights

What ACT UP is, why it started—and why it must rise again

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 If you’ve ever seen a protest demanding better healthcare or fair treatment for […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 12: Mental health

Why rapid start of treatment for HIV is so important

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Finding out you have HIV can feel like a lot at first. 🫂 It’s completely okay to have questions, fears, or even feel […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity, 18: Know Your Rights

Coping with uncertainty in the face of recent executive orders

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 We get it — things have been pretty […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 21. About Positive Peers

Our top 10 most read HIV articles

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 Looking for real stories, helpful tips, and support […]
12: Mental health

Is it time to cut off a toxic family member?

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 Family is supposed to be our closest support system; the people we turn […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

10 Easy Habits to Improve Your Mental Health

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 Mental and physical health go hand in hand—your mind […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 16: Women and HIV

What Are the Early Signs of HIV in Women?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center HIV can be tricky to recognize at first—it likes to play hide and seek. 👀 But did you know that men and women […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Learning to accept living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Receiving an HIV diagnosis can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to experience a mix of emotions—fear, anger, sadness, confusion. But here’s the thing: you’re […]