Category: 08: Peer Support

01: Blogs With Audio Content, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support

HIV myths: What’s true and what’s not

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Ever heard someone say you can get HIV from a toilet seat? Or from kissing? 😳 Let’s be honest—there are a lot of HIV myths […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Friendship breakups really suck—here's how you can heal

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center We all know how hard romantic breakups can be—but friendship breakups? Sometimes they […]
08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health, 14: Sexual Identity, 18: Know Your Rights

Coping with uncertainty in the face of recent executive orders

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 We get it — things have been pretty […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 21. About Positive Peers

Our top 10 most read HIV articles

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 Looking for real stories, helpful tips, and support […]
04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 08: Peer Support, 12: Mental health

Learning to accept living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Receiving an HIV diagnosis can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to experience a mix of emotions—fear, anger, sadness, confusion. But here’s the thing: you’re […]
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 K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, 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 […]
08: Peer Support, 21. About Positive Peers

HIV Privacy and Positive Peers

by Jennifer McMillen Smith

  By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center HIV privacy was one of the biggest issues […]
08: Peer Support, 15: Trans and HIV

Job Hunting When Trans or Non-Binary

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center That’s right—we’re here to help get you employed! 💼🤑 We’ll tackle the tricky […]
00. Spanish, 08: Peer Support, 15: Trans and HIV

La búsqueda de empleo cuando eres una persona trans o no binaria

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

Escrito por Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, trabajadora social de VIH en MetroHealth Medical Center y revisada médicamente por Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas en MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en […]
08: Peer Support, 17: Young and Positive, 19: Key Health Partners

Building an effective HIV youth support group

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 You might think that living with HIV affects […]