Housing For Hiv Positive People

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Some Emergency Housing for HIV-Positive People in New York City Violates Housing Codes, City Council Study Says

About 73% of emergency housing facilities for HIV-positive people that are subsidized by New York City have outstanding housing code violations -- one-third of those for serious offenses -- according to a study conducted by the City Council... Read more »

Riverside County, Calif., Housing Authority Approves Construction of Affordable Housing Complex for HIV-Positive People

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside last week approved the $1 million purchase of five acres of land in Palm Springs, Calif., for an affordable-housing project for HIV-positive people and a new medical clinic, the Riverside ... Read more »

Modesto Bee Examines New Housing Program for HIV-Positive People Living in Stanislaus County, Calif.

The Modesto Bee on Saturday profiled Halo House, a new housing-assistance program in Stanislaus County, Calif., for people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Halo House is a project of the Stanislaus Community Assistance... Read more »

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I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I love him and I've chosen to stay with him but I am concerned for my own health because I do not have HIV. We have used condoms when we have sex but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's recent HIV diagnosis. Regarding your risk, I suggest you read through the information in the archives of this forum in the chapters dedicated to magnetic couples, HIV-sexual prevention and... Read more »

I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

Cut on foot in HIV positive persons house-very worried!!

I was staying at someones house who later told me they gave AIDS. I had 3 little cuts on my foot and was walking around the house and bathroom now I'm really scared iv got HIV-the floor looked clean and I stepped on a rug.I think they were dry...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I doubt that you were exposed to HIV, but to set your mind at ease, you should get an HIV test.... Read more »

Sharing a house with a HIV positive person

I live with my mother, husband and two young boys, one age 5 the other 5 months. My mother just informed us that her girlfriend is HIV positive. (My mother is being tested now and is awaiting results). She has been given medicine for the last five...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. HIV is not transmitted through any form ofcasual contact. This means that living with a person with HIV, sharing acar, and swimming with them, poses no risk of infection at all. HIV istransmitted through sexual... Read more »

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hiv positive people in london lets connect

Posted by princemike, 1 Reply

am a very attractive young man living in uk london lookin for a special friend to share the rest of the life with , am very caring and loving too , am 32yrs old and i work in london as well as studying doing a diploma in hiv , lets leave happy nd... Read more »

Do HIV positive people have these symptoms?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, are dry skin / dandruff, and sweating symptoms of HIV. Over the past year I have noticed both excessive dandruff and sweating. I also have dry skin on my face and the skin on my cheeks flakes off on occasion. I dont really have night sweats,... Read more »

my brother is HIV positive...i have some questions

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

last year (april), my brother was diagnosed with HIV...it litterally tore our family apart. i will never forget the day i found out, it was one of the worst days of my life. when i found out, i went hysterical...the first thing i thought was "he... Read more »

My cousin is HIV positive

Posted by Anonymous

I found out several years ago, through relatives gossip, that my
cousin, a 27 year old heterosexual female, was HIV pos. Being a
gay female and having friends infected I contacted her
immediately. She was in need of support, emotionally, as everyone Read more »

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