Knowing your HIV status is a decisive step toward taking control of your health. But stopping at “knowing” isn’t enough. Owning your status means embracing your health with confidence, having open conversations with partners, and standing up against the stigma in our community.
At Spectrum Medical, we believe that your status is your strength—whether you’re HIV-negative and using prevention tools like PrEP and DoxyPEP or you’re living with HIV and working toward U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). When we own our status, we not only protect our own health—we create a culture of openness, respect, and empowerment for everyone.
More Than Just Knowing—Owning Your Status
For too long, HIV has been surrounded by silence and fear. But the truth is, HIV is no longer the shadow it once was. With today’s medical advancements, we have the tools to prevent, manage, and eliminate transmission.
Testing is step one—but the journey doesn’t stop there.
Owning your status means taking control of your health.
It means talking openly with partners and fighting stigma together.
When we approach HIV with confidence instead of shame, we change the way the world sees it—and the way we see ourselves.
Owning Your Status Means…
1. Keeping Up with Testing & Treatment
Regular HIV testing should be a normal part of our healthcare routine, just like getting an annual physical. Knowing our status early allows us to make informed choices—whether it’s starting PrEP to prevent HIV or beginning treatment to achieve an undetectable viral load (U=U).
- Routine testing empowers us.
- Treatment is highly effective and life-changing.
- U=U people living with HIV on effective treatment cannot transmit the virus to sexual partners.
At Spectrum Medical, we provide stigma-free testing, prevention, and treatment in a space where you are seen, heard, and valued.
2. Talking Openly with Intimate Partners
We deserve relationships built on honesty, trust, and care. Owning our status means having open, stigma-free conversations with partners—whether it’s about HIV status, prevention strategies, or treatment plans.
- If you’re living with HIV, sharing your U=U status can be an empowering moment.
- If you’re HIV-negative, discussing PEP, PrEP, and other prevention tools fosters trust and safety.
- If you’re unsure of your partner’s status, encouraging testing together can be a bonding experience.
Breaking the silence around HIV creates stronger connections and ensures that everyone involved can make informed, healthy decisions.
3. Fighting Stigma & Misinformation
HIV stigma is still alive, but it has no place in a world where science has given us the power to live long, healthy lives—regardless of status.
- Stigma says HIV is a death sentence. Science says it’s a very manageable condition.
- Stigma says people living with HIV are dangerous. Science says U=U.
- Stigma says silence is safer. We say knowledge and communication are power.
Owning our status helps break down stigma and fear with facts, support, and community.
Spectrum Medical: The Valley’s Leader in HIV Testing & Care
Owning your status isn’t just about personal responsibility—it’s about knowing you have a supportive, affirming healthcare provider who has your back.
At Spectrum Medical, we provide:
- Fast, confidential HIV testing
- PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP for HIV and STI prevention (if we want to focus solely on HIV, then PrEP/PEP only).
- Expert HIV treatment & U=U support
- A stigma-free space where you are seen and respected
Your status is your strength. Whether you’re getting tested for the first time, starting PrEP, or staying on top of treatment, we’re here for you—every step of the way. Take the first step to owning your status by scheduling an appointment today.
Own your health. Own your truth. Own your status.