HIV Positive Life

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY!
We hope you will join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024 for Ostomy Awareness Day with your own 5k at your favorite place to run, walk, roll or pedal! You can even stay home and run or walk on your treadmill! This is also UOAA's 10th Anniversary of offering our Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. Gather your friends, family, colleagues and/or fellow ASG Members and help us celebrate this milestone. All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.
https://www.ostomy.org/

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8 Science-Backed Benefits of Cherries

8 Science-Backed Benefits of Cherries The nutritional value and other health benefits of cherries depend on several different factors, including the type of cherry and how it is eaten. Learn more.

After a Diagnosis and Treatment, What do I do Now?

My Journey as a Long-Term Survivor of HIV and HPV-Related Cancer An inspiring journey of surviving HIV and HPV cancer. Discover the challenges, patience, and commitment needed to navigate this path to wellness.

Is Advocacy Your Side Gig or Career?

Is Advocacy Your Side Gig or Career? | SocialHealthNetwork.com Visit the forum to share your story and find others' experiences about making money for your caregiver and/or patient advocacy.

Where Do I Begin When It Comes to Dating?

Where Do I Begin When It Comes to Dating? | H-I-V.net Visit the HIV discussion forums page to read what others are talking about and join the conversation. Topics can range from treatment, symptoms, coping, recent research, and more!

How I Carved Out My Niche in the World of Chronic Illness Advocacy

How I Carved Out My Niche in the World of Chronic Illness Advocacy Read about how Cynthia became a patient advocate for those who live each day with chronic pain, how she runs her support group, and more.

Boy George’s haunting ballad “Il Adore” provided a heartbreaking soundtrack to the AIDS epidemic.

Boy George's haunting ballad "Il Adore" provided a heartbreaking soundtrack to the AIDS epidemic - Queerty Originally titled “Stevie,” Boy George wrote "Il Adore" following the death of his childhood friend, who passed away from AIDS.

Republicans gut HIV/AIDS spending by over $400 million in next year’s budget
-- Last year, Republicans attempted to cut HIV prevention funds, but the committee rejected the budget cuts.

Republicans gut HIV/AIDS spending by over $400 million in next year's budget - LGBTQ Nation Last year Republicans attempted to cut HIV prevention funds, but the committee rejected the budget cuts. Last year Republicans attempted to cut HIV prevention funds, but the committee rejected the budget cuts.

To Help Us Better Understand Our Community, Tell Us About Yourself!
Social Health Network

Tell Us About Yourself | SocialHealthNetwork.com To provide our community with the best possible information, support, and resources, please share a little about yourself so we can get to know you better.

Miss Vaughan Will Shame You Now

Miss Vaughan Will Shame You Now - My Fabulous Disease It’s a shocking and sad decline for someone who was once a well-regarded advocate living with HIV.

NIH’s All of Us Research Has Built the Largest LGBTQIA+ Health Dataset for Research
-- Community partnerships have been a gateway to advancing medical research in communities

NIH’s All of Us Has Built the Largest LGBTQIA+ Health Dataset for Research | All of Us Research Program | NIH Nearly 40,000 All of Us Research Program participants identify as LGBTQIA+, contributing data for health research. This community has come together to share their health story with the program. The strong representation of this community makes the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research...

Looking for people living with cancer in Spain or France.
Compensation: $135 USD

DETAILS
Virtual survey lasting up to 15 minutes
1-hour virtual interview

PURPOSE:
To help understand patient needs and preferences related to a future clinical trial
To inform the creation of a patient-friendly clinical trial protocol
REQUIREMENTS
Diagnosed with a solid tumor cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer
head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
bladder cancer
renal cell carcinoma
melanoma
skin squamous-cell carcinoma
triple-negative breast cancer
cervical cancer
a**l carcinoma
colorectal cancer

If you want to see if you qualify, please follow the link.

We’re looking for people living in Spain and France who have been diagnosed with solid tumor cancers. Your experiences are so valuable and important to creating better products and services, that companies and researchers will pay you just for sharing your experience and opinions!

Send a message to learn more

¡Únete este junio a ESCALATE en español VIRTUAL! 🌟
¡Oportunidad única para desarrollar capacidad en la lucha contra el estigma del VIH dentro de las comunidades Latinx!
📅 Entrenamiento virtual
🗓️ Fecha: Del 24 al 28 de junio de 2024
🕛 Hora: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET) a través de Zoom
💰 Sin Costo de inscripción
Beneficios del aprendizaje virtual:
Flexibilidad: Asiste desde cualquier lugar.
Certificado de incentivo: Reconocimiento por participación.
Networking: Conéctate con profesionales e integrantes de la comunidad a nivel nacional.
Explorar Programas: Conoce otras oportunidades en español a través de NMAC
📝 ¡Regístrate hoy y comparte la noticia con tus redes!: https://targethiv.org/escalate/escalate-en-espanol

Self-Care: Navigating Boundaries

Empowering Self-Care: Navigating Boundaries and Balance | H-I-V.net Discover effective strategies for balancing work and self-care in community healthcare roles. Learn to navigate triggers and prioritize well-being.

I'd like to hear from all the Survivors and Caregivers!

Social Health Award Description: Some patient leaders are true stars who continue to shine and don't fit into just one category.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is for veteran patient leaders who, after years of advocacy achievements, stand as role models for the entire online health community.
Let's recognize the advocacy leaders that inspire all of us year after year!
Social Health Network

I’m excited to share that I’ve been selected to attend Jonhson & Johnson’s conference this September! ✨🎉🙌

I’m thrilled to join 100+ other leading online health advocates from around the world and across dozens of health communities for an unforgettable weekend of peer-to-peer learning and connection.

Are you attending HealtheVoices too? Let me know in the comments!


Disclaimer: J&J is covering my travel expenses to attend . All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟
Apply Now for the NextGen: Emerging Leaders Fellowship!

NextGen NMAC’s Youth Initiative aims to develop future leaders to take action to end HIV/AIDS in their communities

It is a pleasure to live-stream the World AIDS Celebration every year.

I can finally talk about it! Special shoutout to Rick Guasco and Positively Aware for featuring me and in the latest edition of Positively Aware Magazine, entitled “The Comedy Issue”.

I feel honored to speak in the perspective of those who were born HIV positive and share how performing comedy about living with HIV has helped me tremendously!

Make sure you pick up your latest issue of Positively Aware!

-Your favorite HIV positive BORN stand up comedian, Andy Feds! 😃 🎩 👓 🎤

Pueblo City Council bans needle exchanges in 5-2 vote Needle exchange programs, which decades of scientific research show reduce bloodborne illnesses in communities, can no longer operate in Pueblo.

HIV transmissions down by 12%. One age group in particular is bringing those numbers down.
Black men in particular showed the largest decrease in new HIV infections.

HIV transmissions down by 12%. One age group in particular is bringing those numbers down. - LGBTQ Nation Black men in particular showed the largest decrease in new HIV infections.

The Power of a Growth Mindset in Your Health Leadership Journey

What Is a Growth Mindset When It Comes to Patient Leadership? Find out what a growth mindset is and learn ways it can fuel your health leadership journey.