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HIV/AIDS Blog Central: Perspectives From the HIV/AIDS Community
How to Create a Cause-Based Newsfeed on Facebook
By Aless Piper May 29, 2012 If you're anything like me, there are probably dozens, if not more, pages you've liked on Facebook. In my case, 550, and a good chunk of that number -- probably more than 200 -- are HIV/AIDS-related; many of them are ASO's from all over the world.
Pregnant While Positive: My Husband, Me and Baby Made Three
By Rusti Miller-Hill May 29, 2012 My husband is HIV negative, and has been for the last 18 years. We made our son the old fashioned way -- with pure love. My desire to parent at 33 years old was overshadowed by my diagnosis. I AM a woman living with AIDS.
HIV Home Testing: More Problem Than Solution
By Jeannie Wraight May 29, 2012 Take a moment and think back to when you tested positive for HIV. What was your initial reaction? What went through your head? For most of us it was sheer panic. "What now?" is usually one of the first questions that comes to mind.
Fire Destroys Office of New Orleans-Based Organization, Arson Suspected
By Kellee Terrell May 29, 2012 Another day, another attack on women.
Mary Bowman: Purpose Over Entertainment (P.O.E.T.)
By Robert Breining May 28, 2012
On Sunday, May 20 at 9pm EST, Robert and Jeromy spoke with Mary Bowman. Timid and soft spoken off stage, Mary Bowman is known to be fearless as she shares her story with audiences around the Washington Metropolitan area. She is the published author of National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Awards 2011 Book of the Year Lotus. She is also nominated for National Poetry Awards "Poetry Author of The Year" 2011. Mary has been writing poetry for about eight years. She has been featured at Busboys & Poets (all locations), the legendary "Spit Dat" open mic (D.C.), Jus Words (Philadelphia, PA), Slam Charlotte (NC) and a host of other community events and venues on the East Coast.
Buffalo Bills Player Tweets HIV Test Results: Over-Share or Encouraging?
By Kellee Terrell May 25, 2012 Earlier this week, Buffalo Bills wide receiver David Clowney tweeted a picture of his negative HIV test results with the text "Got My HIV Results Back!! Thank God for keeping my body healthy and safe."
La Clinica Leads the Charge for Improving Latino Health
By Candace Y.A. Montague May 24, 2012
Latino health issues took center stage last week at a conference downtown. La Clinica Del Pueblo hosted their first community health conference, "Tu Salud en Tus Manos -- Your Health in Your Hands." In conjunction with the D.C. Department of Health, a sea of 80 participants convened at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center in the Kaiser Family Foundation in Northwest to review results from a study. Together they brainstormed ways to effectively address Latino health concerns. Alicia Wilson, Executive Director of La Clinica Del Pueblo, squeezed out a few moments to discuss Latino health, the obstacles to wellness and the unique issues that come when addressing Latino health needs.
Boston Scientist Takes His Lab on the Road
May 23, 2012 The Race Across America (RAAM), which begins on June 16th in Oceanside, CA and ends in Annapolis, MD, has been called the toughest bicycle race in the world. But Patrick Autissier, a scientific researcher at Boston College and racer, has decided to add a scientific component to the physical challenge of RAAM.
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
By Reggie Smith May 23, 2012
I was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 when there was little or no hope for a long life, so maybe you can understand why it took me so long to decide to disclose that I was carrying the HIV virus. If you can possibly comprehend or remember how crazy the fear and stigma were in 1985, then you know it was appropriate for me not to tell anyone. Had I done so, it would probably have meant that I and my family would have been treated like lepers by many.
It's My Birthday
By Rae Lewis-Thornton May 22, 2012
Today is my birthday!!!! I'm going to let my videos speak for themselves ... It's been a good day so far ... A Brief Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by TheBody.com's bloggers are entirely their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of TheBody.com itself. |
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