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News, HIV basics, prevention tips, testing info, and support—written for our community.
Feeling Burnt Out? These 5 Simple Habits Can Help You Stress Less & Feel Better
Take a Breath—You Deserve It Stress doesn’t look the same for everyone. What stresses one person out might not bother someone else at all. A new job, family...
The Importance of Social Support
Everyone needs support and everyone benefits from being a part of something larger than themselves. What are some places to find support or meaning?
Check Your HIV Health Literacy
Only 12 percent of adults in the United States are health literate. People with low health literacy are more likely to misuse health care services, have worse physical and mental health, and have a shorter life span.
Travelling with HIV
Traveling for business or pleasure was once extremely difficult for people living with HIV/AIDS. Today, with proper treatment, travel is definitely manageable. Here are some ways to stay safe and healthy while travelling.
First Guidelines Issued for Treating Chronic Pain in People With HIV
Between 39 and 85 percent of the HIV population experiences chronic pain.
HIV Co-Infection with Hepatitis C
To reduce your risk of contracting or spreading HCV, follow these guidelines:
In The News – Iowa reports highest number of HIV cases ever
The Project was recently featured on KCCI News. “It is National HIV Testing Day. Local health officials are using the day to get the word out that HIV cases in Iowa are up.”
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.
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