Just Sayin’
The Blog
Join Dr. Bill Valenti, co-founder of Trillium Health and an infectious disease specialist, as he discusses the history of HIV/AIDS and sexual health and wellness topics impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
Posts from the Blog
It’s vaccine time for RSV, COVID and flu, too
Fall brings respiratory viruses. But we can protect ourselves by getting vaccinated. For the first time, we have a vaccine against RSV. We also have updated COVID and flu shots. Get vaccinated, stay healthy.
Photo credit: Brandon Clifton, phil.cdc.gov
John Washburn made a difference
Always the educator, John Washburn taught the Rochester community about HIV and AIDS as he put a recognizable face on the illness.
Talking About Angels
I’m remembering Jack and Max, brothers who died from AIDS, and the comfort I get from reading through The Angel Book, which Jack gave to me one day as a gift from them both.
The early years: Learning the ropes, listening to advice
In my early career, I could be rough around the edges. Thankfully, I had friends and mentors, and I still use their advice.
Selectively picking scientific facts leads to wrong conclusions
Conspiracy theories take root when people choose their facts.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo of a respiratory ward in a Los Angeles hospital in 1952; credit: immunize.org
Netflix shows ‘Eldorado’ and ‘Glamorous’ Get You Thinking About More Than Pronouns
Miss Benny as Marco Mejia in ‘Glamorous.’ Credit: Netflix.com
Hotter weather, wider spread of infectious diseases?
Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thank You to All Who Made the White Party a Success
Dancing at the White Party. Provided by Trillium Health