Category: 05: HIV Healthcare

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 11: Healthy Habits

What are the early HIV symptoms in men?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center As with most things, it’s better to catch HIV early and start treatment as soon as possible. So, what should you be looking […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 15: Trans and HIV, 16: Women and HIV

Finding an HIV specialist: who should be on your medical team?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you're living with HIV, having the right health care team by your side is super important. One of the key members of […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 07: Protecting my Partner

Long, healthy, and happy: today's HIV life expectancy

by Dr. Ann Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Welcome to the bright side of living with HIV in 2024! ☀️ Today, an HIV diagnosis is no longer the fear-inducing news it […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare

Routine viral load testing: Should you care?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you’ve been on the Positive Peers app for a little bit, you’ve probably come across some information on viral load testing. For […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Cabenuva: An alternative for those struggling to take their meds?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center What if you didn’t have to take a daily pill? 💊 It’s normal to feel off about swallowing a pill. Maybe you’re in […]