A positive HIV result can be frightening. However, with the help of HIV medications and treatment, you can live a long and healthy life. According to End HIV Oregon, people living with HIV who take medications as prescribed and maintain an undetectable viral load cannot pass on HIV to sexual partners. Taking HIV medications during pregnancy also prevents transmission of HIV to the child. 

Anyone with HIV should being HIV treatment. Schedule an appointment with your health care provider to discuss medication options. Your provider will also monitor your progress, help manage your health and refer you to other HIV providers. Need help finding a provider? Click here to locate a provider near you.

The HIV Alliance’s Care Coordination program helps people living with HIV/AIDS through improving access to services, offering guidance, and support. Click here for more information. 

If you are worried about the cost of HIV-related treatment, CAREAssist, Oregon’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program may be able to help. For more information, call 800-805-2313.