Just Sayin' is a podcast series that explores how to manage a pandemic, from HIV to COVID-19. Hosted by Dr. Bill Valenti, an infectious diseases specialist from Rochester, NY who has been working in HIV medicine, policy and research since the early 1980s. Produced by RCTV Media Center in Rochester, NY.
Just Sayin' Episode 7: Thomas Lawrence & Aggy Dune
Dr. Valenti sits down with special guest and long time friend Aggy Dune. Aggy and the Rochester drag community came together and helped the community through tough and incredibly dark times. We discuss our friendship, the importance of community, and the bonds we form during times of tragedy.
16 Jan 2023
Episode 6, Part 3: Dr. Michael Mendoza
Episode 6, Part 3: Dr. Michael Mendoza leads the Monroe County Department of Public Health. For almost 3 years, he has guided us through COVID. A few weeks ago, he made time to talk with me about how he promotes wellness. In this three-part series, Dr. Mendoza talks about promoting sexual health, how to manage pandemics and epidemics, and how people react in times of health crisis.
Learn more at: www.drbillvalenti.com
Hosted by: Dr. William Valenti MD
Produced by: Brynn Capwell
Health Reporter: Patti Singer
Edited by: Phil Berggren
Audio and Video Recorded 10/5/22, by Matt Wittmeyer, Matt Wittmeyer Photography
13 Jan 2023
Episode 6, Part 2: Dr. Michael Mendoza
Episode 6, Part 2: Dr. Michael Mendoza leads the Monroe County Department of Public Health. For almost 3 years, he has guided us through COVID. A few weeks ago, he made time to talk with me about how he promotes wellness. In this three-part series, Dr. Mendoza talks about promoting sexual health, how to manage pandemics and epidemics, and how people react in times of health crisis.
Learn more at: www.drbillvalenti.com
Hosted by: Dr. William Valenti MD
Produced by: Brynn Capwell
Health Reporter: Patti Singer
Edited by: Phil Berggren
Audio and Video Recorded 10/5/22, by Matt Wittmeyer, Matt Wittmeyer Photography
5 Jan 2023
Episode 6, Part 1: Dr. Michael Mendoza
Episode 6, Part 1: Dr. Michael Mendoza leads the Monroe County Department of Public Health. For almost 3 years, he has guided us through COVID. A few weeks ago, he made time to talk with me about how he promotes wellness. In this three-part series, Dr. Mendoza talks about promoting sexual health, how to manage pandemics and epidemics, and how people react in times of health crisis.
Learn more at: www.drbillvalenti.com
Hosted by: Dr. William Valenti MD
Produced by: Brynn Capwell
Health Reporter: Patti Singer
Edited by: Phil Berggren
Audio and Video Recorded 10/5/22, by Matt Wittmeyer, Matt Wittmeyer Photography
19 Oct 2022
A Monkeypox Vax Primer w/ Dr. Valenti
The Monkeypox vaccination, a quick discussion with Dr. Bill Valenti on the importance of the vaccine and its purpose.
Interview by: Patti Singer
For more information, please visit:
https://www.drbillvalenti.com/the-blog/vaccine-behavior-change-decrease-cases-of-monkeypox
https://www.drbillvalenti.com/the-blog/are-you-at-risk-for-monkeypox
6 Jan 2022
Episode 6: COVID and the Workplace
We speak with Dr. Cynthia LiDestri, Vice President of Employee Health and Wellness at LiDestri Food and Drink, about best practices for tackling COVID-19 in the workplace setting.
RECORDING DATE: November 8, 2021
CREDITS: Hosted by Bill Valenti; Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell; Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
30 Dec 2021
Episode 5: Propaganda Is Easy, Communication Is Hard
We speak with health reporter Patti Singer about some of the DOs and DON’Ts of effective communication and public health messaging.
RECORDING DATE: 8/30/21
CREDITS: Hosted by Bill Valenti; Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell; Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
23 Dec 2021
Episode 4: Beyond Vaccine Hesitancy
We speak with Dr. Linda Clark of Common Ground Health, about the importance of community-based outreach during public health crises, from the clinic to the jail.
RECORDING DATE: 8/27/21
CREDITS: Hosted by Bill Valenti; Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell; Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
29 Nov 2021
Episode 3: Archiving a Community Response to HIV/AIDS
Ep 3: Archiving a Community Response to HIV/AIDS
Dr. Valenti speaks with community archivist Evelyn Bailey, about the importance of preserving the past in the struggle for LGBT rights and equitable health care.
Hosted by Dr. William Valenti MD
Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell
Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
Recorded 8/13/21 at RCTV, Rochester's Community Media Center in Rochester NY
29 Nov 2021
Episode 2: A Tale of Two Pandemics
Ep 2: A Tale of Two Pandemics
Dr. Valenti speaks with psychiatrist Dr. Ann Griepp about the impact of infectious diseases on our individual and collective mental health, comparing the HIV and COVID pandemics in terms of social stigma, anxiety, and more.
Hosted by Dr. William Valenti, MD
Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell
Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
Recorded 7/23/21 at RCTV, Rochester's Community Media Center in Rochester, NY
29 Nov 2021
Episode 1: Introducing Dr. Valenti (and His Bowling Balls)
Ep 1: Introducing Dr. Valenti (and His Bowling Balls)
We introduce the podcast's host Dr. William Valenti MD, and explore what led him to become a frontline physician, an HIV expert and... a collector of bowling balls.
Hosted by Dr. William Valenti, MD
Produced by Darien Lamen, with Brynn Capwell
Music by Marcos Bolanos and Ketsa
Recorded 7/23/21 at RCTV Rochester Community Media Center in Rochester, NY
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