03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 06: Talking to a Doctor, 08: Peer Support

What to Expect at an HIV Clinic

By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center For many of us, making the decision to go see a health care professional about any chronic condition is tough. Believe it or not, if […]

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: 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 […]

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¿Se puede transmitir el VIH a través de los besos?

Por: Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Se puede contraer el VIH a través de los besos? La respuesta es NO. «Espera, ¿en serio?», […]

04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

Mi pareja es seropositiva y yo soy seronegativo

Por Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, División de Enfermedades Infecciosas, y revisado medicamente por Ann Avery, médica de enfermedades infecciosas de Metrohealth Medical Center. Ver todos los blogs en español > En primer lugar, te […]

04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101

My partner is HIV positive and I am negative

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

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: 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, 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: 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 […]