"John Maddix Dies; Was Official at the Whitman-Walker Clinic"

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"John Maddix Dies; Was Official at the Whitman-Walker Clinic"

Washington Post (12/17/92), P. C6

Abstract: John Maddix, former director of training at the Whitman-Walker AIDS Clinic in Washington, D.C., died on Dec. 15 at the age of 42. Maddix had AIDS. He joined the staff of the clinic as director of training in 1987. Maddix directed the speaker's bureau and designed an HIV-related community training and volunteer program at the clinic. In addition, he spearheaded "AIDS in the Workplace" seminars that were presented to corporations and government agencies. In 1991, he retired on disability. Although retired, Maddix served on Whitman-Walker's board of directors. He was a key player in the creation of the Persons With HIV Advisory Committee. Moreover, the education building at the Whitman-Walker Clinic was named the John Maddix Center. Related Story: Washington Times (12/17) P. B4

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