Inside San Francisco's First AIDS Ward: A Conversation with Harry Breaux
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What motivates individuals to advocate for others after enduring personal challenges?
In this episode, Harry Breaux, a long-term survivor of AIDS, shares his journey from a diagnosis in the early 1980s to advocacy in San Francisco. After contracting HIV in 1980 and surviving a critical illness in 1996, Harry focused on education and support for people affected by HIV. His work extends to documenting these experiences in projects like Last Men Standing and 5B, highlighting both his story and broader struggles with HIV.
Erin and Harry discuss historical and modern-day challenges in HIV treatment and societal attitudes. The conversation brings attention to disparities in healthcare access and ongoing stigma. Learning from past experiences, Harry emphasizes the importance of compassion, care, and action in dealing with health and societal issues.
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