Category: 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

HIV Stories: True Tales of Living With HIV

  The Tales of Triumph series is one of our favorite things to put together at Positive Peers. We sit down with real people and listen to their HIV stories, taking in the good and […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 11: Healthy Habits

Can you get HIV from kissing?

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Can you get HIV from kissing? The answer is: NOPE. “Wait, seriously?” you might ask. “I can kiss anyone I want?” Well, consent is still […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

My partner is HIV positive and I am negative

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center First of all, well done for getting tested. You’ve done the right […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

How I Knew I Had HIV: Stories by Real People Living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

For the past couple of years, we've featured our friends in a series called Tales of Triumph. Each story shows brave people sharing how they knew they had HIV and their stories about finding inspiration, […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 10: Side Effects & Complications, 11: Healthy Habits, 17: Young and Positive

Taking your meds every day

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Taking your meds every day It can be hard to create a new habit — like taking your meds every day. Stick with it and use […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

What to do when a friend or family member tells you they’re living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center When a friend or family member is living with HIV, they need […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

What you need to know about the latest HIV treatments and research

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center HIV is one tough, sneaky little virus. The good thing is the world’s smartest doctors, scientists, and drug companies are working to hunt down HIV […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 06: Talking to a Doctor

HIV lab tests: Understanding your CD4 and viral load results

by Dr. Ann Avery

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Lab tests tell you and your doctor what’s happening to you at the cellular level, and the results can help your doctors know how best […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

How to deal with anxiety when you’re living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Dealing with HIV and anxiety starts with understanding what makes you anxious. […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 07: Protecting my Partner

How to tell your partner you have HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center There’s no easy way to tell your partner you’re HIV positive. You […]