Real Health Focus - You’ve Got the Power
Real Health Focus - You’ve Got the Power
A focus that emphasizes the benefits of advocating for yourself. It’s also a guide for those whose loved ones are affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Power Forward
Empowerment not only helped save Pam Goodrich’s life, it also gave her the chance to advocate for others.
In the Issue
Historical Empowerment
There is no better way to summarize the goals of self-empowerment than to highlight The Denver Principles.
What’s Up, Doc?
The quality of the relationship with your doctor is critical to long and healthy living with HIV.
Absolute Advocacy
As we said before, it’s partly your doctor’s responsibility to be on top of your health, but you have to do your part too.
Meds: When and What to Take
Taking medicine can halt the damage HIV does to your immune system, ultimately helping you live longer and healthier.
Get Ready, Steady, Go!
While docs can recommend when HIV treatment should start, only you can decide when you’re ready to begin. Self-advocacy and communication wi
Blow Your Own Horn
Advocate for what you need—and deserve.
Helpful Hints
From Mechelle Jones’s experiences, both as a person living with HIV and an HIV services provider.
Powered Up
How HIV treatment advocacy can heal you, your community and the world.
Advocates Speak Out!
“I was an activist before I was diagnosed, and I’m sure I’ll be an activist until the day I die.”
Called to Action
When the Black AIDS Institute looked at the soaring national HIV infection rates among African Americans, the solution seemed clear.
Paying It Forward
Four years ago, Cedric Sturdevant lay in a hospital bed fighting complications from AIDS. The experience profoundly changed his life.
How to Be an Amazing HIV Advocate
Your willingness to take action as an advocate could greatly influence your life—and those of millions of people living with HIV.
Editor’s Letter
It’s been said that if you don’t do things for yourself no one else will.
