Her hometown newspaper in Oregon wrote an article that covered three quarters of the front page, covering this announcement ahead of a military attack on Iraq. Undaunted by her tests or prognosis, she was determined to learn everything she could on the subject. Dennison started a newsletter. The response to the newsletter amazed everyone as respondents started e-mailing, first 30 responses and then another 30, on and on. The staff, many of whom are volunteers, provides telephone support.
Women can call someone and talk about their issues, obtain information and referrals.
There is an education library and a new bilingual Latino team worker providing literature and education in Spanish. There are also books and articles about AIDS, with special sections on women and children. To accommodate women with children the offices are set up with a children's play area. Courses include anatomy and physiology, HIV and cellular infection, HIV disease, gynecology, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and perinatal transmission. From the first class on, we begin to share everything we are learning with others outside the class.