Running late this morning but took my #HIV medication before heading off to work.

Back in the office after attending the NaLa conference in Dallas; first, my #HIV medication.

Higher condom prices are another unexpected consequence of the war with Iran. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/w...

On the last day of The NaLa Conference, I stood in the middle of the exhibit hall and took my #HIV medication. The National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD was a fantastic three days in Dallas.

Hey, #airplanenerd friends, sometimes life deals you the middle seat aboard a fully packed Boeing 737-700. At least the flight home to Chicago from DFW will only be two hours.

Taking my #HIV medication on the first day of The NaLa Conference in Dallas.

Single-tablet regimens simplify HIV treatment, improve adherence and help prevent resistance and transmission. In a First Person commentary, policy advocate Scott Bertani notes that some cost-cutting efforts fail to take into accounts these benefits. www.positivelyaware.com/the-case-for-STRs

What a difference a day will make. Taking my #HIV medication where the #NALAConference open tomorrow. Looking forward to it!

Hey, #airplanenerd friends, I’m aboard an Airbus A-320 to Dallas for #NaLa2026, the National Latinx Conference on HIV, HCV and SUD. I like to wear my “United blue” polo when flying, though it’s fading a bit.

Having my #HIV medication for lunch.

Thanks to my #HIV medication, the virus isn’t so scary.

I meant to take my #HIV medication while getting ready for work. Then I meant to take it at work, but the day got away, so I took it when I got home. If you forget your HIV medication, don’t fret; take it as soon as you remember, as long as it’s at least 12 hours before your next dose.

Taking my #HIV medication during a Tuesday morning virtual meeting.

If anyone else ranted liked that, there’d be a wellness check.

Today’s a red letter day. Someone brought cherry-frosted donuts to work today. But before taking another bite, I’m being suggested to take my #HIV medication first.

Welcome to Our Town.

If you’re attending NMAC’s Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, Positively Aware is organizing a group photo shoot featuring people living with HIV for the cover of the 30th anniversary HIV Drug Guide. Hit me up for details! #bhps

To see someone as the person they are is the beginning of respect. To see someone as the person they are is the beginning of compassion. To see someone as the person they are is the beginning. International Transgender Day of Visibility

“I knew how I wanted my hair, nails, outfit, coffin & what funeral home I wanted it to be at,” writes Kim Canady. “I have to remember that I’m here for a reason. I’m in a constant fight with myself to not just be alive but to actually live!” positivelyaware.com/first-person-kim-canady

Having brunch at the recently opened Fried Egg Cafe on Bryn Mawr while taking my #HIV medication. Love the scrambled eggs!

After taking my #HIV medication, for #ThePAChat, I interviewed my colleague Shawna Mitchell, head of case management at Vivent Health + TPAN, about how SNAP rule changes are affecting people living with HIV. About 1/3 to 1/2 of people with HIV in the U.S. rely on SNAP. @posaware.bsky.social

Unfortunate changes are happening to the post office—this is one of them. As a result, PA is switching to UPS to ship bulk copies of the magazine. Update your shipping info—or place your new order: [email protected].

This is a stopgap measure, in effect through June 30, as lawmakers work toward a new state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. positivelyaware.com/florida-adap-temporary-funding

Look what was in my laptop bag.

Breakfast—scrambled eggs, cheese, tomato and onion on a croissant—for lunch, with my #HIV medication. (Maybe it’s just me, but looking at that croissant with a bite taken out of it, it kinda reminded me of the Millennium Falcon.)

I’d love to hear from you if you’re coming to Chicago to attend NMAC’s Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit. DM me.

Which to have first—my favorite chicken tacos in Andersonville or my #HIV medication? ¡Buen provecho!

The federal government no longer recognizes National HIV/AIDS Awareness Days. That’s why we the people need to stand up and call out how HIV impacts our communities. #NHAAD

The funding bill was presented to Gov. DeSantis on March 18; lawmakers expect it to be signed possibly within days, though no timeline has been confirmed. Gaps remind. Biktarvy is still off the #ADAP formulary; Descovy is subject to restricted use. positivelyaware.com/florida-adap-funding-bill

Looks like we’re having a little of all the weather today. Enjoying the show while taking my HIV medication.

Time for my #HIV medication while waiting to meet up with my friend Charlie for breakfast.

Watch actor-performer Keiynan Lonsdale talk with Positively Aware special correspondent Tony Morrison about exploring his sexuality and identity through creativity—and about being on PrEP. youtube.com/watch?v=weJjRYEx6ZU

“Talking about #HIV and prevention can feel uncomfortable,” says actor-performer Keiynan Lonsdale in an interview with PA. “...I get tested to know my status. I understand my prevention options. And I’m choosing to speak up so others can too.” positivelyaware.com/keiynan-lonsdale-is-done-hiding

Hey, #airplanenerd friends, I’m flying back to sweet home Chicago aboard an Airbus A-321neo—second flight in a row aboard a 321neo. I like!

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a reminder that HIV uniquely affects women—every day. #NWGHAAD

Sitting at the kitchen table with my #HIV medication.

For all my fellow #airplanenerd friends, I’m aboard an Airbus A-321 neo. I like the interior; it feels roomier and lighter than a 737.

Just about the only time I eat McDonald’s is when I’m at the airport. Breakfast at the gate as I take my #HIV medication and wait for my flight to L.A.

Siloed leadership among HIV organizations is limiting collaboration and sidelining grassroots groups closest to communities most in need, says activist Von Biggs in a new First Person op-ed for @posaware.bsky.social. . Read more here: positivelyaware.com/first-person-building-community

A froggy—er, foggy—Friday morning, taking my #HIV medication.

I can’t help but think about the changes happening to Florida’s #AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)—thousands of people stand to lose access to the same #HIV medication case I take. Today—March 4—is the last day for public comment on this and other cuts. Make your voice heard: lnkd.in/gfyhXkfK

And then there was one. Time to restock the supply of my hashtag#HIV medication I keep at work.

Before taking my #HIV medication, I took advantage of the public comment period that’s open now through March 4 to weigh in on the cuts to Florida’s ADAP program. You can tell the State of Florida what you think of these ADAP cutbacks: flrules.org/Gateway/View_notice.asp?id=30517381

Waiting for my friend Charlie to arrive, taking my #HV medication and deciding what to have for breakfast.

To change your plan, call the Marketplace Call Center at 800-318-2596 (TTY: 855-889-4325). Deadline to change plans is April 30. Details here: positivelyaware.com/special-enrollment-period

Once I got to my desk this morning, the first thing I did was take my #HIV medication.

February 27 is National HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day. The Center for HIV Law and Policy released a new statement highlighting how HIV criminalization laws intersect with immigration enforcement and policing — and the broader public health impact. positivelyaware.com/hinac-day-2026

“For years, I worked inside Florida’s public health system. I believed in the mission,” writes Tammy Cuyler in a First Person op-ed for @posaware.bsky.social. But sometimes the system asks you to be quiet when people need you to speak. Read what she has to say. positivelyaware.com/moral-failure

Whether we show up using our personal health stewardship or community organizing, through word-of-mouth networks or formal advocacy, we are asserting our right to health and dignity in all the ways that matter, writes HIV specialist Dr. Stella Safo. positivelyaware.com/why-advocacy-matters

A long-term survivor and advocate reflects on his 6 years as vice chair of the Broward County HIV Health Services Planning Council and cultivating a new generation of community leaders. Read Von Biggs’ First Person commentary here. positivelyaware.com/passing-the-torch