World AIDS Day Launch
This week was the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day. December 1st is the day committed to raise awareness of the global pandemic responsible for the lives of millions. On this day, Medwiser was proud to release HATS--the HIV AIDS Test Screening software. This...
What if Cancer got AIDS?
At first, this question might seem ridiculous. But that’s exactly what happened to a 7-year-old Pennsylvania girl named Emma. Well, sort of. When she was just 5 years old, Emma was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. After being treated with chemotherapy for...
OraSure’s OraQuick In Home HIV test
Home HIV test is as easy as swabbing your cheek There are many reasons that people may avoid being tested for HIV. Arguably the two of the biggest reasons involve the fear of getting a positive test result, and the fear that your privacy and confidentiality would be...
Is an HIV test right for you? This software has the answer.
One often overlooked side effect of HIV is the financial impact it has on families, businesses, and societies around the world.
Families: HIV can make it difficult to earn enough money to pay for basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Meet some of our volunteers
Medwiser is different from almost every other nonprofit organization. Medwiser's content is free to use by anyone or any organization. We are driven by a global community of volunteers– all dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV. Dr. Michael...
What Celebrities have had HIV?
Magic Johnson is just one of many celebrities. You may be surprised to learn about some of the other celebrities who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. A more in depth listing of celebrities with HIV as well as celebrities with AIDS can be found on...
Find an HIV Testing Site
Use any of these tools to find a location near you that offers confidential, anonymous or free HIV testing. Just enter your zip code and the tool will find a location for you. Find HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Providers GO Enter your location, such as:...
Medwiser website launch 6-27: HIV Testing Day
Established in 1995, National HIV Testing Day is about promoting HIV testing. This year in observance of this important day and cause, I am happy to announce that Medwiser is releasing a new organizational website which prioritizes educating others about the...
Baby cured of HIV/AIDS in Mississippi
A friend of mine recently came up to me at a social gathering asking if I had heard about the HIV cure in the news? To which I replied, “which one?” It seems there are constantly many stories circulating about cures for AIDS. The most recent came out of the University...
My personal fight with AIDS
The battle against HIV is a personal one for me. When I was twelve years old, my cousin Jaime died of AIDS. I remember finding out. Like many historical moments we internalize, my memory of where I was and what I was doing is etched in my mind. I was in the airport, seeing my older brother off on a flight. Perhaps it was significant that he was on his way to begin his medical career. My father came over to me with the news after speaking with someone on the payphone. Jaime died. I felt so shocked and helpless. It is a memory and a feeling I will never forget.