Primary Care Provider & Certified HIV Specialist
Identify Common Symptoms at Each Stage of HIV How would you know if you had HIV? The reality is that might be more common than you’d assume. According to HIV.gov, approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. currently live with HIV – and 13 percent of them are unaware of their status. With those staggering …
An Overview of the Different Types of HIV Tests Available HIV testing not only helps confirm your status, but also plays a key role in preventing the spread of the virus. Here’s what you need to know about the different HIV testing options and what to do after you receive your results. There are several …
It’s important to find a health care provider who will promote your individual health based on your individual needs, and this includes the needs of your specific body. Health at Every Size (HAES) seeks to support body positivity and acceptance of all body types, instead of the notion of one body type or size as …
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You’ve likely heard about both PrEP and PEP for HIV prevention. These treatments are proven effective in preventing HIV transmission, but with one very important distinction: one is for pre-exposure, while the other is for post-exposure to HIV. In turn, while both have similar objectives, the differences in PrEP vs. PEP for HIV prevention depend …
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One of the questions most often asked about receiving hormone replacement therapy is whether or not we offer Informed Consent. Erin Everett, NP-C is one of the few providers in the Atlanta area offering Informed Consent for the purpose of transgender hormone replacement therapy. Below, I provide some greater detail on what Informed Consent HRT …
I am BEYOND excited to announce the launching of my brand new podcast, Exclusively Inclusive! As a life-long Ally of the LGBTQ+ community, and after having the privilege of providing high quality, judgment-free healthcare for this population for the last several years, I wanted to take make a bigger impact. By launching the Exclusively Inclusive …
Recently, Erin Everett, NP-C, AAHIVS, and Dr. Joseph Smiddy of Druid Hills Primary Care were guests on the Gregg Bossen’s Alternative Perspectives podcast. During the episode, Mr. Bossen asked questions regarding gender dysphoria, transgender rights, access to healthcare, as well as some of the ins-and-outs of hormone replacement therapy. To listen to the entire episode, …
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Health promotion and disease prevention are hot topics in primary care these days. With changes in healthcare, employers are being rewarded for keeping their employees low risk for chronic illness. Incentives include discounts for non-tobacco users and deposits into the health savings account for having low cholesterol, A1C, and regular Blood Pressure checks to reduce …
When I talk to patients about what it means to be healthy, the responses I receive are largely varied. For some people it means preventing illness and maintaining their current level of functioning, for others it means avoiding a hospital visit this month, quarter, or year. Health goals vary greatly depending on the age of the …
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