Vancouver PWA Coalition Newsletter Issue #12 September 1987

COALITION ENTERS FIELD OF AIDS THERAPY RESEARCH by Nicholas Gray.L23 Coalition approves funds to begin a pilot research study into the effects of Egg Lecithin (AL-721); ADDITIONAL DRUG UPDATES By Kevin Brown, Greig Layne and Nicholas Gray. DTC (Immunthiol): PROMISING NEW DRUG! Study shows this immune modulator improved symptoms, increased T-helper cells. DDC: An antiviral similar to AZT, seen as likely more effective and less toxic. AEROSOL PENTAMIDINE: Prophylaxis to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia. ANOTHER AZT UPDATE: Contrary to information provided by Burroughs-Welcome, AZT remains classified as an experimental drug and can only be given within the confines of a study. Available to those testing positive with a helper cell count less than three hundred, not to those who only test positive; MEETING WITH BURROUGHS-WELLCOME REGARDING AZT: Question and answer session with representatives from the company; TWO BENEFITS FROM CAST OF "CATS": Fundraiser announcement. HOT HEAVENLY BODIES: $4000 raised. BABA TAAVI'S SPIRITUAL CORNER; MCLAREN HOUSE OPENS By Brian Peel. AIDS Vancouver announces the opening of the first housing facility for PWAs in Vancouver; AD HOC COALITION FORMS: Meeting to further structure opposition to Bill 34 (Quarantine legislation) and other issues as they arise; ST. PAUL'S INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL CLINIC Available to see to your medical needs; AMENDMENTS TO THE HEALTH ACT: The coalition has been lobbying against this legislation by direct letter to every MLA and now with a meeting with the Minister of Health. Report on this meeting next newsletter; ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND HIV: By Greig Layne. AA group formed for people who are HIV anti-body positive, PWA and PWARC; LEGAL SERVICES NEEDED: Volunteer lawyer needed to help provide free legal services to PWA/PWARC; CHARITABLE TAX STATUS AND MORE!: Donations to the Vancouver Persons With AIDS Coalition are now tax deductable. Coach needed. Call for books on any subject that will enhance the quality of life of PWA/PWARCs; AIDS: THE NEW EPIDEMIC: A video review by Bill Iver. Review of the BC government's AIDS education program; ONGOING EVENTS;