Living with HIV and navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, but Central Outreach Wellness Center is here to help! We provide the latest HIV treatments in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, along with personalized care and support to help you live your best life.
Our team goes beyond offering medical treatments– we’re here to support you every step of the way! When you choose us, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are always our top priorities. Let us be your partner in managing your health care!
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a treatment for HIV that helps control the virus and stop its progression. Here’s how it works:
ART has been proven to help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. It can even suppress the virus to an undetectable level, meaning it’s so well-controlled that it can’t be transmitted to others. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).
Remember, early testing and treatment are key to staying healthy and stopping the spread of HIV. If you’re concerned about your sexual health or possible exposure, don’t wait – reach out to us for testing. Together, we can take control and work toward ending the HIV epidemic.
ART is a powerful way to manage HIV, but it’s not a cure. When taken consistently, it can reduce the virus to undetectable levels, helping people live long, healthy lives without the worry of transmitting HIV during sex.
Common side effects of ART can include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and changes in body fat. However, not everyone experiences these, and side effects can be different for each person.
Regular check-ins are important when you're on ART. Your Central Outreach healthcare provider will set up follow-up appointments to see how your treatment is going, check for any side effects, and make changes to your plan if needed.
If you're on HIV medication and keep your viral load undetectable, you can’t pass HIV to others. This is called "Undetectable = Untransmittable" (U=U). Just be sure to take your meds as prescribed and have regular check-ups to make sure your viral load is still undetectable.