05: HIV Healthcare, 11: Healthy Habits

7 ways to protect your heart when you're living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Unfortunately, heart disease is one of the most common risks of aging. It’s true for everybody, even if they don't have HIV. But […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 17: Young and Positive

I have just been diagnosed with HIV: Who do I need to tell?

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 Once you find out you’re HIV-positive, you have […]
10: Side Effects & Complications, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

HIV and AIDS: Is a cure coming?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center AIDS, HIV, cure. Should these words even be in the same sentence? It’s kinda like: Yes and no. It’s true there’s no cure […]
10: Side Effects & Complications, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Video: How quitting smoking can spice up your sex life

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Quitting smoking can spice up your sex life Need a reason to quit smoking? 🙅🏾🚬☠️ We've got...ahem...a big one. 😉 🍆 By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to overcome your fear of dying 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 It’s natural to be afraid of dying when […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Cómo superar tu miedo a morir cuando vives con VIH

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

How pillboxes help you remember to take your HIV medication

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’s that echo in here? Yep, it’s the […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

3 ways to cope with hurtful questions about your HIV status

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 When you’re living with HIV, you know you […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Are there scholarships for people 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 College costs a crap ton of money these […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Video: Do you have goals for your HIV treatment?

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Do you have HIV goals? Let’s talk about goals! 🙌🏾 Setting goals will help you manage your #HIV and keep you happy and healthy for a long time. 💪🏾Need some suggestions? 🤔 Take your meds […]