Living with AIDS poster boy speaks out in Medicine Hat
Brent Lewandoski, 41, living with AIDS, shares his battle and daily routine while urging openness about HIV. He recalls a 1996 prognosis of six months to live, his infection traced to 1985 after leaving the priesthood and struggling with addiction, and his effort to use his story to help others in Palliser Health Authority.
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Brent Lewandoski
Lewandoski
Edmonton
Palliser Health Authority
Medicine Hat
Boy from the Farm Faces HIV AIDS With Local Support
Brent Lewandoski discusses living with HIV AIDS in Medicine Hat. He explains his long diagnosis, acceptance in the community, and deliberate choice to stay in Medicine Hat despite needing Calgary for specialist care. He credits family and volunteers and emphasizes prevention.
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Lewandoski
Medicine Hat
Calgary
Edmonton
Debra Schutte
Alberta
Brent Lewandoski
Network aims to dispel HIV/AIDS myths in Medicine Hat
In Medicine Hat the HIV/AIDS Network of South Eastern Alberta works to reduce isolation and stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS. Executive director Tyler Gschard and Debra Schutte offer information, support, and sometimes financial aid, while urging openness and safe disclosure. The piece notes rising Alberta HIV/AIDS cases and cites Magic Johnson and Freddie Mercury as broader awareness factors. For more information call 527-7099.
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Medicine Hat
Tyler Gschard
Alberta
Gichard
Gschard
Debra Schutte
Allowance Avenue
Schutte
Aichard
Ross Glen
South Ridge
Rock Hudson
Freddie Mercury
Magic Johnson
Ryan Taplin
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