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Category: HIV Exposure

HIV/AIDS Is Not The Death Sentence It Once Was: Here’s Why

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS was considered a death sentence. Treatments were in their infancy, and nothing was coming close to a cure on the horizon. From the early 1980s to the end of the 1990s, over 448,000 people died of AIDS-related illnesses. The advent of the […]
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Fighting HIV Misinformation: Hope & Help Leads the Way

By: Amanda Reseburg We live in a digital age where information about any topic under the sun is available with the click of a mouse, so it begs the question of why pervasive myths that cropped up in the early 1980s about HIV endure. The staying power of dangerous misinformation about HIV continues to stigmatize […]
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Journey to an HIV-Free Future: Insights from Lisa Barr, Executive Director

https://youtu.be/LoIy5gPlpqg?si=U7UPZ_sG2qyo7iFa Hey there, blog readers! We’ve got something special for you today. Check out this inspiring video clip featuring Lisa Barr, Executive Director here at Hope & Help. Lisa talks about the amazing progress we’re making towards an HIV-free future. Her insights are both hopeful and motivating, and you won’t want to miss it. Dive […]
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Dating and Disclosure Conversations about HIV

Hey legends of love and health enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s all about finding the balance between your personal journey and the excitement of dating. At Hope & Help, we’re here to guide you through the nuances of disclosing your HIV status while dating. Spoiler alert: It’s all about timing, confidence, and […]
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Tag! You’re It!

It’s a hot summer day, you’re sweating and happily playing outside with your friends. You’re running full speed across a field, being chased by the cute kid from across the street. You try every trick in the book to escape, the classic “zig-zag pattern,” the “stop, duck, and reverse,” and even the patented “quick jump […]
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Can You Get HIV From Kissing?

A new surge of coronavirus cases has spread across the country and while there’s still so much to learn about the virus, how it’s transmitted and its long-term effects, the new wave.
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Condoms or Nah?

While most people who get COVID-19 are able to recover at home, the rush is on to find a treatment that’s safe and effective against life-threatening cases of the disease.
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