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Episode #775 - October 17th, 2014
A special edition of Experience Michiana at AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist, South Bend to highlight their 25th year.
Original Airdate: October 17, 2014

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    Dr. Robert Klaussen More Information
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    Dr. Robert Klaussen talks about his experience being a part of AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist since the organization started 25 years ago. He shares what has changed over the years and talks about the development of the medications being used to combat the symptoms of HIV and helping those with the virus lead normal and productive lives. www.aidsministries.org

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    1. Dr. Robert KlaussenKlaussen-Board Member, Former AIDS Physician

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    Jennifer Ihns More Information
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    Jennifer Ihns talks about AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist and how people living with HIV/AIDS are helped by the organization. She goes over some of the outreach efforts that are ongoing in education, prevention and testing and helping individuals and families of those with HIV/AIDS deal with the challenges. www.aidsministries.org

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    1. Jennifer IhnsBoard PresidentAIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist

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    Bethany Anglis More Information
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    Bethany Anglis talks about the services provided by AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist. She takes us through the process of testing, evaluation, education and what it's like to deal with individuals who have HIV/AIDS. Bethany helps guide individuals from their first day at AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist, and helps to make the process go smoothly. www.aidsministries.org

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    1. Bethany AnglisClient Services ManagerAIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist

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    We talk to a client that found out through testing that they have HIV two years ago. What was it like to find out? How did she contract HIV? How does she cope day-to-day? How has AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist helped her and her family deal with the impact of having this disease? This person answers some tough questions, and talks about how it has impacted her life. www.aidsministries.org

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    Leeah Hopper More Information
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    We talk to Leeah Hopper about the importance of the overall efforts of AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist, and their impact in the community. Leeah also preview the upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration taking place October 25th at the Riverside in Mishawaka, which include dinner, dancing and silent auction. www.aidsministries.org

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    1. Leeah HopperExecutive Program DirectorAIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist

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