If you’ve just found out you’re HIV positive, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and alone. Know that you are far from alone. Countless people and resources are available to help you. More than 1 million HIV-positive people living in the U.S. today. Medical advances have made HIV highly treatable. If you’re HIV positive, you can greatly prolong your life and maintain your health as long as you have the right medical care and services. There are many ways to go about when you are dealing with HIV/AIDS. Your doctor will provide you with the right steps to approach.

How do I find a doctor?

One of the most important tools that you have in fighting HIV disease is your relationship with your doctor and other healthcare providers. It’s worth spending time looking for the right doctor and finding one that works for you. You’ll need a doctor with experience treating people living with HIV. It’s important your doctor has experienced so fighting the disease is effective.