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
Student becomes mentor in the age of discovery
Dr. Mark Stoler, circa 1988. Provided by Dr. Mark Stoler
Pope Francis, Bishop Clark and the LGBTQ Community
Pope Francis’ announcement about baptism for transgender people brought to mind the ministry of Bishop Matthew Clark on behalf of people with AIDS and their families. Photo: Pixabay
Grieving Yet Grateful Families Tell Their Nurse: “This World Needs More People Like You”
Letters to Carol Williams, the first AIDS nurse for Community Health Network, tell stories of grief and gratitude at an impossible time.
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
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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.
