02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

HIV Housing Assistance: How to Find Affordable Housing When Living with HIV

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Finding affordable housing can be tough for anyone, but for those living with HIV, […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 18: Know Your Rights

HIV disclosure laws and anti-discrimination laws across the US: What you need to know

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Say it after me: It’s wrong to be treated differently based on something out […]

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Can dogs get HIV?

By: Ann Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you’ve made the decision to get a dog, then you might be asking yourself some logistical questions. 🤔 Is my house big enough? […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

HIV status disclosure: what if someone reacts badly?

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Let’s set the scene: You’re there with someone. 🤗 You love everything about them, […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

Sexercise: The Best Sex Positions for Staying Fit

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Any form of exercise is good. ✅ Going for a walk once a day […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to Respond to Ignorant Questions About HIV

Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Holidays, weddings, you name it – something about a large family gathering can make […]

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Holiday savings: How to celebrate Christmas on a budget

By: Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Sleigh, Queen. Sleigh.🛷 The holidays are expensive. The bigger your family, the worse […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Saying No: The Importance of Setting Boundaries

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Having healthy boundaries is important for everything we do. It’s also suuuuuuper […]

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Tackling Food Insecurity in a Healthy Way

By: Louis Catania, Patient Navigator, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Everyone deserves access to food, especially when they’re struggling. 💗 Luckily, help is […]

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

HIV and Alcohol: What are the Risks?

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you enjoy a 🍸 drink at the end of a long […]