Norm & Company: Dr. Bill Valenti

Pictured: Dr. Bill Valenti

Credit: WXXI

Dr. Bill Valenti, co-founder of Trillium Health, continues his efforts to end the HIV epidemic in New York State by 2020.

Dr. Valenti has devoted his career and life's work to ending the Aids epidemic. As co-founder of Trillium Health, formerly known as the Community Health Network, Dr. Valenti has been a pioneer in the fight against HIV and AIDS, helping to advance treatment and save countless lives. Dr. Valenti joins WXXI President & CEO Norm Silverstein to reflect on his work as a physician, advocate and community trailblazer on Norm & Company, airing Friday, June 28 at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

Dr. Valenti has recently published a memoir titled Aids: A Matter of Urgency describing his experiences as a medical maverick facing the frontlines of the epidemic. Born and raised in Rochester, Dr. Valenti has dedicated his life to improving public health and increasing access to healthcare for individuals in need, particularly from LGBTQ and low-income communities.

Norm & Company is hosted by WXXI President & CEO Norm Silverstein, who speaks with long-time Rochesterians as they recount fascinating stories about their lives in the community.  This episode repeats Saturday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. WXXI-TV.

The full episode can be viewed here: