Don Quixote in Newark

1h 23m

"Don Quixote in Newark" tells the inspiring story of James Oleske, the New Jersey pediatrician who identified HIV/AIDS in children. His scientific breakthrough, the outcome of dedicated work in an underfunded community hospital, changed the profile of AIDS forever and was instrumental in the discovery of the HIV virus. At the same time, his remarkable work spearheaded new forms of patient care.

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Don Quixote in Newark

1h 23m

"Don Quixote in Newark" tells the inspiring story of James Oleske, the New Jersey pediatrician who identified HIV/AIDS in children. His scientific breakthrough, the outcome of dedicated work in an underfunded community hospital, changed the profile of AIDS forever and was instrumental in the discovery of the HIV virus. At the same time, his remarkable work spearheaded new forms of patient care.

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"Don Quixote in Newark" tells the inspiring story of James Oleske, the New Jersey pediatrician who identified HIV/AIDS in children. His scientific breakthrough, the outcome of dedicated work in an underfunded community hospital, changed the profile of AIDS forever and was instrumental in the discovery of the HIV virus. At the same time, his remarkable work spearheaded new forms of patient care.

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Don Quixote in Newark

Friday
Jul 1

3:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Dr. James Oleske, the pediatrician who first discovered HIV/AIDS in children, leads the fight to end the childhood pandemic in America.
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Don Quixote in Newark

Monday
Jul 4

12:00 am

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Dr. James Oleske, the pediatrician who first discovered HIV/AIDS in children, leads the fight to end the childhood pandemic in America.

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