World AIDS Day was celebrated by thousands all over Portland and SW Washington including the PSA participating in and support Michael Kaplan over at Cascade AIDS Project 'Remembrance Vigil and AIDS Walk to City Hall'
Unfortunately, even though KGW, KATU, KPTV and KOIN were invited to cover many of the AIDS Vigils all around Portland and SW Washington, not one station showed up to cover and report on any of the events.
Recordings of the News that evening and the next day proved that our local TV Stations failed to provide any support for people living with HIV or AIDS.
The PSA sent a letter to each of these local stations to ask WHY they did not show up. Unfortunately, not one station manager returned our calls or had the courtesy to email us back.
SHAME ON YOU 'NEWS MEDIA PORTLAND'
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Don't be a Dork by believing what your HIV Doctor has to say!
A good Physician will tell you to "get a second opinion."
A good friend will tell you to "take a second look."
Your inner voice constantly tells you to "be aware of what people are telling you."
So, here I am feeling guilty for finally making an appointment for a 'second opinion' with a brand new HIV Care Doctor.
I mean I absolutely love my existing Doctor, however, when you get the feeling they are at 'the extent of their HIV Care knowledge' it is definitely try to go get a second opinion.
For instance, when you are having odd side effects to your meds that you did not used to have and report it to your doctor and they look 'stumped' by your new aches and pains, it's time to go get a second opinion.
When you are having other HIV related effects such as intense aches and pains in muscles and joint, Neuropathies, Burning r tingling in your hands or feet. Sore back or neck, you need to get a second opinion.
In summary, if you are hurting, in pain, or having weird side effects from either your HIV or your meds, it’s time to get a second opinion with a new local HIV Care Doctor.
If you need help finding a new Doctor in this area, please check out updated HIV Doc list located here: www.positive-support.org/oregon.htm
Or email or call us anytime for some ideas.
A good friend will tell you to "take a second look."
Your inner voice constantly tells you to "be aware of what people are telling you."
So, here I am feeling guilty for finally making an appointment for a 'second opinion' with a brand new HIV Care Doctor.
I mean I absolutely love my existing Doctor, however, when you get the feeling they are at 'the extent of their HIV Care knowledge' it is definitely try to go get a second opinion.
For instance, when you are having odd side effects to your meds that you did not used to have and report it to your doctor and they look 'stumped' by your new aches and pains, it's time to go get a second opinion.
When you are having other HIV related effects such as intense aches and pains in muscles and joint, Neuropathies, Burning r tingling in your hands or feet. Sore back or neck, you need to get a second opinion.
In summary, if you are hurting, in pain, or having weird side effects from either your HIV or your meds, it’s time to get a second opinion with a new local HIV Care Doctor.
If you need help finding a new Doctor in this area, please check out updated HIV Doc list located here: www.positive-support.org/oregon.htm
Or email or call us anytime for some ideas.
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