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By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center A lot of people who have HIV think it’s nothing to be ashamed of. And they’re totally right! HIV activists want everybody to understand that […]
Doctors usually want you to start HIV treatment ASAP after you’ve tested positive for HIV. But sometimes it can be tempting to put off treatment. Treatment means doctor’s visits, taking your meds every day, getting […]
Disclosure is a very personal decision. We’ve got some tips for telling your friends, family, or partner about your HIV status. ❤ ❤ ❤ By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Once you find out you’re HIV-positive, you have to decide who to […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center HIV stigma You can never tell how people will react when they […]
By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center If you’ve been diagnosed HIV-positive, the first thing you need to know right now is that you are not alone. Doctors, nurses, social workers — […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center Just like any disease, there are many myths about HIV. If you’re […]
By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, MSSA, LISW-S, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center This is Jen. This is Jen presenting the AIDS Memorial Quilt at […]
By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center These are some of the most common terms about HIV, AIDS, the immune system, HIV treatments, HIV testing and HIV prevention. HIV Basic Terms HIV […]
Most people get HIV by having sex without a condom with somebody who is HIV-positive. By: Ann Avery, Infectious Disease Physician at Metrohealth Medical Center You can also get HIV by sharing needles with other […]