Faith and HIVReligion is a tricky topic to talk about. Everyone has different experiences with it. I grew up in the Christian church in...reactions6comments
Letting Go of Toxic or Harmful RelationshipsDeciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair...reactions4comments
HIV Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic condition like HIV and its side effects. Phrases in quotes...reactionscomments
HIV Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing chronic health conditions like HIV. Phrases in quotes are the words...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactions1comment
What is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
Ask Your HIV Social Worker the Following QuestionsWhen you think about quality HIV care and treatment, there are several professionals that play a major role in the quality and...reactions1comment
PrEP for AccessI recently read an article on National Public Radio’s website that makes a great point: women should be taking Truvada for PrEP...reactionscomments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
Resetting and Letting GoLife for me has been about intensely pursuing routine lately. Occupying my mind with things to do. Being intentional about my time...reactions3comments
What Are We Here For?I go to sleep thinking about what I can do to change things in this world. I wake up thinking of how...reactions5comments
Coming Back from the BrinkOver the years, I have noticed there is a strong misconception that AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are...reactions3comments
Hearing From Patient Voices in Clinical Trial DevelopmentAs many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial for Me? 5 Tips to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health. One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactions1comment
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
When I Found Out I Was Living With HIVGetting a positive diagnosis can be scary and dealing with it can be even harder to believe. But, knowing that people living...reactions2comments
