Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Routines for PurposeIn a time of social distancing, keeping up a routine is a perfect way to remind ourselves of what we need to take care of ourselves. This may be mother... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Peace Takes EffortHave you ever held a grudge against someone? My grudge partner is my older brother. We’ve become seasoned veterans of the blame game. Our usual point of contention has always... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Life After My DiagnosisI never would have thought that I would have contracted HIV my first time having sex, but it's sad to say that I thought at some point in my life... By Jahlove Serrano4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Mental Well-BeingStigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait which is thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage. Unfortunately... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Managing HIV Symptoms and TreatmentSome good news came from our HIV In America 2019 survey when we asked people about managing their HIV symptoms and treatments. Some challenges were also revealed. The good news... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PrEP Journey: Side EffectsI’m not sure if I shared this with you, but I came to learn about PrEP through being broke. I was just out of school and need some cash to... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey To TreatmentBlack gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are more affected by HIV than other groups in the United States. In 2018, black gay and bisexual men... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Support When Newly Diagnosed with HIVFew times in life can feel as lonely as receiving an HIV diagnosis. A first instinct, following the news, maybe to isolate or assume that you will never find or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COVID-19 and HIVFor the past few weeks, the world has been in hysteria and panic over a virus that started in Wuhan, China. It was reported by CNN on March 15 that... By Davina Conner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aging With HIVWith biomedical advances and continued new antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV can stay healthy into old age. I never thought I would be living 31 years beyond my... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Paying for Treatment and CareThe cost of healthcare in the United States continues to soar and can make securing coverage a difficult task. If you are living with HIV, figuring out how to pay... By Khafre Kujichagulia Abif2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coronavirus and HIV - Should We Be Concerned?With the spread of coronavirus (technically known as 2019-nCoV) dominating the news, many of us are likely wondering if we should be concerned and what steps we should be taking... By JD Lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COVID-19: Tips to Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COVID-19: Basics for the ImmunocompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PrEPing for SistersPrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis has been out here for over seven years, I believe. It has been shown to reduce the transmission of HIV by more than ninety percent when... By JT Otis, M.Mus.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments