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Retiring Dr. Anthony Fauci Was A 'Voice Of Reason' During San Francisco AIDS Crisis
"He was there for us in the 80's when AIDS was still a big question mark," said Morrison.
August 23, 2022
The nation's top disease control expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Monday he's retiring after serving as Chief Medical Advisor to the White House and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
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While Dr. Fauci's 40-year legacy could easily be attached to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area healthcare providers who were in the trenches during the AIDS epidemic say Fauci's legacy in California cannot be overstated.
Cliff Morrison was one of the early warriors in the fight against AIDS at San Francisco General's AIDS Ward, popularly known as 5B. He says AIDS and HIV, in the beginning, are equated with Fauci's legacy.
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