Just Sayin’
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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
Speaking Event: Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County NY
On Thursday, Oct. 12, I will be speaking at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Q&A session and opportunity to purchase my book until 2:00 p.m. (All book proceeds are donated to Trillium Health’s Fund to End the HIV Epidemic by 2020.)
Determined to Make Change: A Man I Admired
In 1984, I was invited to a European conference to present our experience with an aspect of AIDS that had never been seen before. The moderator of this meeting session was Dr. Joep Lange, University of Amsterdam, who became a role model for early intervention and a lifelong friend.
An AIDS Warrior
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis is a warrior in my eyes and the eyes of many others. His dedication and commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic is inspiring to all.
Updates from the International AIDS Conference in Paris 2017
The International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference is the premier, global scientific conference on AIDS.
Here are some key advances that were discussed at IAS 2017 in Paris.
Prologue: War Games
What's past is prologue
William Shakespeare. The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1
In terms of AIDS, what’s past is indeed prologue. Shakespeare said it first in The Tempest, only under different circumstances
The Millennials: Finishing the Job
Today we talk about the End of the AIDS Epidemic by 2020. Ending the Epidemic will be the most important public health initiative of the 21st century.
AIDS: A Matter of Urgency
Today, 35 years after the first case of AIDS was described, we talk about ending the HIV epidemic by 2020. To understand what it will take to bring new HIV cases below epidemic levels, we need to know how we got to this point.
Ending the HIV Epidemic in New York State by 2020
In 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened the discussion to End the AIDS Epidemic in New York State by the year 2020 (EtE 2020). The goal is to reduce new HIV infections statewide from 3000/year currently to under 750/year by 2020 with a 3-part plan:
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Download the Free E-Book
Read my book, AIDS A Matter of Urgency, and learn about the early days of the AIDS Epidemic. Experience the fight, the impact, and perseverance of our community.
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Listen to the Podcast
The Just Sayin’ Podcast with Dr. Bill Valenti. Join me as we talk to friends, colleagues, health professionals, LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
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AIDS HISTORY TIMELINE
Learn more about the AIDS Epidemic that impacted, and continues to impact the world we live in. While treatments have changed, it’s important we don’t forget the past.
