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TEXAS, TX
August 10
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That's a great question — are you looking to connect with others living with HIV who work in education or healthcare?

Many people living with HIV work across all kinds of fields, including education and healthcare. It's actually a great topic to bring up with your myHIVteam community, where you can post and connect Show Full Answer

That's a great question — are you looking to connect with others living with HIV who work in education or healthcare?

Many people living with HIV work across all kinds of fields, including education and healthcare. It's actually a great topic to bring up with your myHIVteam community, where you can post and connect directly with members who share similar professional backgrounds.

Working in healthcare or education while managing HIV is very common, and with effective treatment, most people maintain fully active careers. A few things that come up for people in these fields include:

- Managing energy levels and fatigue around work schedules
- Navigating workplace disclosure decisions
- Balancing medical appointments with demanding jobs
- Understanding workplace rights and protections

It's worth knowing that in most countries, people living with HIV are protected from workplace discrimination by law. Always a good idea to be aware of your rights!

August 10
A myHIVteam Member

I was an HIV Peer Navigator in an ID Clinic in a hospital for two years.

I now work at my local Health Department in the HIV Services Department as an Administrative Assistant, HIV Program Support Specialist - I was hired to manage an EHE Case List and I help organize Service Coordination meetings among the Health Department and four Ryan White medical providing locations with Case Management Services & two HOPWA housing locations w/ housing case managers.

August 10

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