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Girls' Night Out
by Regan Hofmann
As a woman with HIV in the ’90s, I was a fringe statistic. Now, finally, the scientists and docs are catching up

Whole Body Health
by Liz Highleyman
Caring for yourself as a woman with HIV means keeping an eye on more than just the virus. Liz Highleyman asks three top HIV doctors what exactly you should be looking for

Yes! You Can Have A Healthy Baby
by Liz Highleyman
Positive women do it all the time. The best time to start planning for a safe pregnancy, supportive health care and an HIV negative baby is now. Liz Highleyman reports

Ten Questions That Every Positive Woman Should Ask Her Doctor
A checklist from Vicki Cargill-Swiren, MD, to take to your next appointment 

Where To Go
These organizations can help you connect with other positive women and find the services and health care you need:

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POZ Focus is independently produced by Smart + Strong. This issue is supported by exclusive advertising from
Girls' Night Out

Whole Body Health

Yes! You Can Have A Healthy Baby

Ten Questions That Every Positive Woman Should Ask Her Doctor

Where To Go

 

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