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AIDS activists beg for condom policy

Description: Larry Kessler and other AIDS activists beg governor to promote condom use actively. Philip Johnston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/07/1990

AIDS activists vs. Burroughs-Wellcome

Description: AIDS activists demand information on AZT experimental drug from Burroughs-Wellcome & other manufacturers."Trade Secrets" bill. AIDS drug research lab. Pills counted. Patients in hospital beds.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/20/1990

AIDS and Medicaid

Description: Ray Vadnais who has AIDS must stay in a hospital to be eligible for Medicaid. Nursing homes will not accept him and he is not ready for a hospice. Blood pressure being taken.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/23/1990

AIDS and women

Description: Local conference looks at increase of AIDS among women. Female intravenous drug user with needle tracks on arms.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1990

AIDS babies

Description: 39 children have died of AIDS in state; 38 more have the disease now; more carry the virus not yet with symptoms. Pediatrician says survival is about six years. Babies in incubator at BCH. Infant heart monitor.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/28/1990

AIDS consciousness raising at Digital

Description: Digital runs program to enlighten employees about AIDS in the workplace.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/27/1990

AIDS dementia

Description: Description of AIDS related dementia through interviews with several men who have it and clinicians treating them. Man performing hand - eye coordination test. AZT pills being counted.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/29/1990

AIDS prevention plan

Description: Philip Johnston talks about promoting condom use to protect against AIDS. State will fund PSAs for safe sex. Larry Kessler fears campaign will not be aggressive enough.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/12/1990

AIDS quilt additions

Description: AIDS quilt is on display at MIT athletic center. Visitors comment on its immenseness and personalness.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/21/1990

AIDS quilt returns

Description: Many people get together to stitch new panels in memory of loved ones to add to AIDS quilt when it returns to Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/20/1990

Dukakis signs FY91 budget

Description: Upon signing FY91 budget (not shown), Michael Dukakis explains what it entails. AIDS activists shout outside press conference.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1990

Father Leonard Tighe

Description: Father Leonard Tighe speaks about his mission as chaplain to AIDS patients at Shattuck Hospital.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/29/1990

Growing AIDS caseload

Description: Philip Johnston and David Mulligan announce huge and growing AIDS caseload in state. Larry Kessler says budget is inadequate to meet demand for treatment.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/02/1990

Johnston endorses condoms

Description: Human Services Secretary Philip Johnston officially endorses condoms in state program to reduce spread of AIDS. Larry Kessler.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/24/1990

Jon Parker acquitted

Description: Judge Sally Kelly acquits Jon Parker of illegal possession of hypodermic needles, which he distributed to drug addicts on Mission Hill to cut down on the spread of AIDS. Dr. George Lamb.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/09/1990

Lawyer speaks on AIDS

Description: Lawyer from Bingham Dana speaks to colleagues at conference on AIDS after his mate died of the disease. Boston Bar Association will do pro bono work on behalf of people with AIDS. John Driscoll.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/09/1990

Preparation for AIDS walk

Description: Volunteers at AIDS Action Committee prepare for "From All Walks of Life" fundraiser. Larry Kessler.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1990

Presidential agenda for AIDS

Description: AIDS activist criticizes Bush agenda and funding for the disease because it is unsuitable for an epidemic and lacks compassion.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/28/1990

Seton Manor

Description: Cardinal Bernard Law blesses Seton Manor, a Catholic home for people with AIDS. William Weld attends opening. Larry Kessler says candidates failed to show concern for the epidemic during the campaign season.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1990