News Briefs Magic Johnson Joins Board of Alameda, Calif. FirmMay 1, 2003 Earvin "Magic" Johnson has agreed to join the board of
directors of Calypte Biomedical Corp. to raise awareness about
its new HIV testing product. Alameda-based Calypte has developed
a system to test urine samples for HIV-1. "The fear of a blood
test is one of the biggest reasons why more people don't get
tested," Johnson said. "Now, with Calypte's urine test, there are
no more excuses." Calypte CFO Richard Brounstein said, "Magic
Johnson's decision is very significant to us. When we have been
out to talk about our urine test, everybody likes the story. Our
biggest problem is a little-known company getting that story
told. I can't think of a more recognizable spokesman or figure to
tell our story." Johnson, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to five
NBA championships in the 1980s, shocked the world in 1991 when he
announced he was quitting basketball because he was HIV-positive.
Adapted from:Contra Costa Times 04.30.03; George Avalos This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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