The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding HIV - Let's Get to Know the Facts

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding HIV - Let's Get to Know the Facts

Ada Stewart, M.D., FAAFP, discusses the rising rates of HIV among Black women and the advances in prevention and treatment methods

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We partnered with The Great Girlfriends Show to answer some important questions about HIV.

Our expert guest, Ada Stewart, M.D., FAAFP, answers some common questions:

  • How HIV diagnosis and treatment has changed over the past few decades
  • The myths about HIV — and the truths we all need to know
  • Protection and the information we need to share with our girlfriends
  • How we must advocate with our healthcare providers to ensure we're getting tested

Listen to the podcast here.

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