Category: 05: HIV Healthcare

05: HIV Healthcare

Why No Cure for HIV?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center It seems as if every few months, a new headline comes across the news telling us about a new HIV discovery. Our hopes […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Handling Headaches and Migraines with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Is there a connection between living with HIV and having headaches or migraines? People living with HIV have reported having far more headaches […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 10: Side Effects & Complications

Hormones and weight: Monitor but don’t stress, y'all

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Weight loss and gain can tip up and down, including living with HIV. Hormones can play a role in either direction, but have […]
05: HIV Healthcare, Uncategorized

How to Pay for Rehab

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 This has been a time like no other. […]
05: HIV Healthcare

Does HIV affect your period? We got your answers!

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Oh, the dreaded time of the month for anyone with ovaries and a uterus around the globe. Many, including those who aren’t living […]
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¿El período se ve afectado por el VIH? ¡Respondemos tus preguntas!

by Por la Dra. Ann Avery

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > Ay, el peor momento del mes para cualquier persona con ovarios y útero del mundo. Muchas personas, […]
05: HIV Healthcare

Keeping your skin on fleek during stressful times

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 I’m willing to bet there’s been a moment […]
05: HIV Healthcare

What people living with HIV need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center So, the vaccine is out and slowly being distributed to folks. Your first question that probably comes to mind is: Is it safe […]
05: HIV Healthcare, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

9 easy convo tips for a first date

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 Real talk: If you agree the first date […]
05: HIV Healthcare, Uncategorized

U=U Needs YOU!

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 U=U, heard of it? Seen it somewhere? […]