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New Beginnings with Freddie Bell

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New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else’s. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

Location:

Eden Prairie, MN

Description:

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else’s. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

Language:

English


Episodes

Continuing to Combat COVID-19

3/11/2024
On New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Epidemiologist and Regents Professor for the University of Minnesota counters the notion that he has given up the fight to combat COVID-19. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Free Medications and COVID

3/11/2024
Free medications like Paxlovid used to treat COVID-19 soon will no longer be offered at no charge for a substantial portion of the country. Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor for the University of Minnesota, says there are remedies available. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Another COVID Variant

3/11/2024
Original Air Date February 24th: Another variant of COVID-19 has been identified. Regents Professor and Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm says there is reason for concern. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

A Point of Optimism

2/20/2024
Dr. Michael Osterholm, Epidemiologist and Regents Professor for the University of Minnesota joins New Beginnings. He says there is reason for optimism regarding sickness from COVID-19. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

A New Pediatrics Study

2/20/2024
A new study by the Journal Pediatrics from researchers at Children’s Hospital Philadelphia is sharing interesting result regarding Covid-19 vaccines in children. Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Director for Minnesota’s Medicaid and Minnesota Care Programs joins Freddie Bell. Dr. Chomilo, a pediatrician, was also on the front lines during the early days of the Covid-19 Pandemic. He…

Duration:00:51:20

Doctor – Patient Relationships

2/20/2024
Regents Professor and Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Freddie Bell. He’s not certain what can be done to improve doctor/patient relationships to drive COVID-19 vaccination rates. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Masks Still Effective

1/30/2024
Masks are still quite effective, along with the latest vaccines in fighting Covid -19. Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Preventing COVID Hospitalizations

1/23/2024
What’s the best way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths as a result of COVID-19? Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm, says vaccines provide the best route. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Increase in the Vaccinated

1/18/2024
Dr. Michael Osterholm, world renown Epidemiologist joins Freddie Bell. He mentions seeing a slight increase in the numbers of people taking the latest vaccine to fight COVID-19. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

The Latest COVID Vaccine

1/11/2024
Original Air Date Jan. 06 – The Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Brooke Cunningham, joins Freddie Bell. Dr. Cunningham urges listeners to get the latest Covid-19 vaccine. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:19

Masks Are Still Essential

1/2/2024
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner, Dr. Brooke Cunningham says masks are still important as Covid-19 is still with us. She says masks coupled with staying up to date with Covid and other vaccines continue to be important, especially during the holidays. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:18

New Treatment for COVID

12/28/2023
There is a new drug to help treat people with COVID-19. Walter James from the Minnesota Department of Health, who manages the Test to Treat program, shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

The CUE Health App

12/28/2023
Walter James, of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Emergency Preparedness Division and the Covid-19 Response team, talks with Freddie Bell about The Cue Health app. It could be useful in getting medical help to people in times of need. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

COVID Vaccine

12/28/2023
Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, tells Freddie Bell it’s not too late to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

New Way to Fight COVID

12/11/2023
There could be a new way to fight Covid-19. Regents Professor, and Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm tells Freddie Bell he’s in favor of anything that can fight the disease. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Thanksgiving Weekend Episode

12/11/2023
Original Air Date November 18th: Michael Thomas Osterholm epidemiologist, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota joins Freddie Bell. He says the current COVID -19 picture is encouraging. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the…

Duration:00:51:20

Long Covid

12/11/2023
Long Covid findings in children and adults is part of the discussion this weekend on New Beginnings. Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm shares details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Timing of Vaccines

11/13/2023
Freddie Bell visits with University of Minnesota Regents Professor and Epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Osterholm. He shares thoughts about the timing of taking the RSV, Flu, and Covid 19 vaccines. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Policymakers and Health Concerns

11/13/2023
The role of policymakers in responding to health concerns and the COVID-19 pandemic in disadvantaged communities is Dr. Shekinah Fashaw-Walter’s focus. She tells Freddie Bell that she is optimistic about the future. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20

Health Disparities

11/2/2023
Doctor Shekinah Fashaw-Walters, Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Public shares how Covid 19 has exposed health disparities in marginalized communities. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Duration:00:51:20