HIV language

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Several beads with letters on them, with beads in center spelling out "Words have power".

The language we use to talk about HIV affects the well-being of people with HIV. Learn about the power of words, and less stigmatizing language for discussing HIV.

Submitted on: Feb 5, 2024

It is September 25th, 2023. This day marks my 11th year of knowing that I'm living with HIV.

Submitted on: Sep 25, 2023

Last year at USCHA I stood in a room and said We are not long-term survivors, but we are LIFETIME SURVIVORS .

Submitted on: Sep 15, 2023

As we celebrate this very important Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, I think about how far we have come, but I also think about so many things that remain the same in our communities in the United States and Latin America.

Submitted on: Oct 12, 2022

I am the first deputy director for The Well Project and would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. I identify as a Mexican mujer , immigrant, and a Southern California girl through and through. I am the mother of a 3-year old ray of sunshine, a loving and loved spouse, a sister, and an eldest daughter. I am also a lifelong survivor of HIV.

Submitted on: Oct 12, 2022

Educational moment! Maria, are you an AIDS patient? Answer: NO ? We are people living with HIV! AIDS means that your immune system has been broken down and a person may be very ill! Many people with...

Submitted on: May 16, 2022

Respectfully that ship has sailed. I've fought something bigger in the last 2+ years and found something even greater within myself. I don't like for people to whisper "HIV" to me- nah... say it with...

Submitted on: Mar 13, 2022

The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) is a nursing organization that formed in 1987 to focus on educating and supporting nurses who work in HIV care, research, prevention, and policy. ANAC is...

Submitted on: Nov 24, 2019
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Just imagine being able to spend a weekend with 349 other people who understood and could identify with what you have been through and what you are dealing with today.

Submitted on: May 1, 2018

Why Language Matters; Facing HIV Stigma in Our Own Words is the third webinar in our WATCH! 2017 treatment advocacy webinar series!

Submitted on: Nov 7, 2017

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