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Mary Busalacchi discusses getting access to medication in the early days of the AIDS epidemic, uniques aspects of the fight against HIV/AIDS, transitioning from home care to clinic work, changes in me…

Jeff Kelly discusses his earliest memories of HIV/AIDS, community needs and prevention, turning points in the HIV/AIDS crisis, state and local policies related to HIV/AIDS, and fundraising for local o…

Mike Gifford discusses services available to those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the early days of the AIDS epidemic, the Campaign for Fairness, history of the Model of Care, unique elements of Wisconsin…

Father Mike Hammer discusses his work at St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice Care, HIV/AIDS workshops with other priests, stigma against people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, and interfacing with other religions/…

This interview was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Washington Heights Rainbow Association. Carol Calvin discusses early work with HIV/AIDS education and the Black Nurse's Associa…

Doug Johnson discusses working with Brady Street East STD clinic (BESTD), Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), access to HIV medications early in the AIDS epidemic, legislation and policy changes and their i…

Ronnie Grace discusses his earliest memories of HIV/AIDS, contracting HIV, returning to Wisconsin to receive care, the evolution of testing, the "HIV in Real Life" media campaign, events in Milwaukee…

Dr. Peter Havens discusses writing a protocol for care of women and children with HIV/AIDS, planning and funding a sustainable program to support women and children with HIV/AIDS, deputizing nurses an…

Paul Nannis discusses his experience as Health Commissioner for the City of Milwaukee, and the role the Milwaukee Health Department played in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts, the 1993 Cryptosporidium outb…

Dr. Ian Gilson discusses navigating stigma in his early work with HIV/AIDS patients, advocacy for drug trials, the 1993 Cryptosporidium outbreak in Milwaukee, HIV/AIDS prevention and testing, fundrais…

Cheryl Hass-Vaughn discusses her volunteer work with the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), discrimination against people who are HIV-positive, the NAMES Project and the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the 1993 Crypt…

Daniel Guinn discusses working with the AIDS Network and AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), Privacy/Immigration/sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing laws in Wisconsin, working with inca…

This interview was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Joe Pabst. Dr. Brian Buggy discusses his involvement in the treatment of HIV-positive patients, the development of awareness and tr…

James Reinke discusses the evolution of services provided by the needle exchange program, working with Community Pharmacy, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV prevention efforts, his involvement i…

Neil Willenson discusses the origins of Camp Heartland - a camp for children affected by HIV/AIDS, urgency felt in the early days of the camp, the Journey of Hope, and the history of Camp Heartland.

Joe Pabst discusses contracting HIV, outliving his partner, the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, being an activist, working with the Milwaukee Art Museum, and dealing with HIV and other health issues.

Broderick Pearson discusses HIV/AIDS education and outreach with the House of Infinity, working in HIV research and outreach/prevention, projects that affected the Milwaukee HIV/AIDS community, unique…

Cliff Heise discusses volunteer work with the Milwaukee AIDS Project (MAP), the beginnings of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Wisconsin, and policy work for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW).

Doug Nelson discusses his early work with the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), becoming the executive director of ARCW, the Needle Exchange Program, and political advocacy for those diagnosed…

Erv Uecker and Ross Walker discuss the early years of the Brady Street East STD Clinic (BESTD), the evolution of HIV/AIDS testing, fundraising for BESTD, and education initiatives and outreach opportu…