. >> reporter: that was the year frederick harris was diagnosed. >> i thought my life was over. you know, because at the time i was a drug user also, and just felt -- because back then they didn't really give you much time with it. >> reporter: the 49-year-old is heterosexu heterosexual. he and his ex-wife, who is also positive, have a 16-year-old daughter. she's negative. harris used to take 20 pills a day. now he takes four and he gets regular three-month checkups at ponce. what is it about this place, this particular clinic, that's so important for someone like you? >> the nurses and the doctors really seem concerned. they have a lot of programs to help you, you know, with food and housing and all kinds of things. so, you know, this place gives you practically everything that you'll need. >> reporter: angel calls it a medical home. one-stop shopping. her days are filled with rounds and patient care. what is the biggest change since '81 when we first diagnosed this disease in this country? >> the biggest change is this is not an illness that should cause someone to die. >> rep