HIV/AIDS

Have you just found out you are HIV positive? You may feel scared or upset first, but now that you know you are HIV positive, you have the ability to control what happens next.

Living with HIV isn't like it used to be. Being treated for HIV leads to feeling well and living a full, productive and healthy life. Some things may have to change, however you may find that embracing the changes can improve your life.

The more you know about this chronic illness, the more you'll be able to work with your health care provider to manage your own health care. Everyone approaches HIV in a different way. Most people have a lot of questions about HIV. Our HIV/AIDS section can provide you with the answers.

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Know Your HIV Status - We have the power to both prevent and treat HIV. Half of the people living with HIV had acquired the virus three or more years before their diagnosis. Earlier diagnosis leads to more successful treatment, so getting tested and learning your HIV status is crucial to your health. Find out where to get tested here.

POZ - A magazine dedicated to all issues concerning HIV/AIDS, testing, services, support, treatments, medications, political policy, and others.

Positively Aware - The Test Positive Aware Network is based in Chicago and offers information about HIV services, a professional directory, and information about subscriptions to Positively Aware.

Kaiser Family Foundation HIV/AIDS Report - Daily HIV/AIDS report providing news and information about politics and policy, global challenges, and issues across the nation.

Florida Department of Health HIV/AIDS Section - In this site, you will find a variety of information regarding our many programs, services, functions, and publications, as well as other information that may be helpful to you.