Blog & Updates
News, HIV basics, prevention tips, testing info, and support—written for our community.
Getting Tested for HIV: What You Need to Know
Learn why getting tested for HIV matters, what the test is like, and where you can go. Testing is quick, easy, and free at many places.
Video: Story of Acceptance
In addition to facing early-onset aging and certain medical concerns earlier than people without HIV might expect to develop them, long-term survivors also are likely to experience mental and emotional health challenges, such as stigma, bereavement, survivor’s guilt, as well as chronic exposure to trauma, both related to HIV and predating HIV.
Video: Story of Hope
The number of Black women diagnosed with HIV has fallen 42 percent (from 2005 – 2014). That means we’re making progress. But Black women still have the highest HIV infection rate among women of other races and ethnicities. The HIV infection rate for Black women is nearly 16 times that of White women and 5 times that of Hispanic women.
Video: Story of Resilience
When he was diagnosed with HIV, Roger was told to get his affairs in order. 25 years later, Roger is still alive and living his life to the fullest.
Telling Others You Are Living with HIV: What to Know
Deciding to tell others about your HIV status can be difficult. Read on for tips on who to tell and how to tell them.
How HIV Care and Treatment Support Your Health
Here are 5 advantages to getting in and staying in care. Are you new to the area and looking for HIV services? Are you recently diagnosed? Need to get back into treatment and care? We are here to help! Call us at 515-248-1595 to set up an intake with a Case Manager and/or Nurse Care Manager.
Anal Pap Smear: What It Is and Why It Matters
Anal cancer is more common among men who have sex with men (MSM) with HIV infection or not.
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Occasional updates—events, testing reminders, and HIV care news.