Freddie Bell

The Impact of Silencing Health Agencies

Original Air Date: February 9th In this thought-provoking episode of New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm, a leading epidemiologist and global health authority, delves into the controversial presidential order to restrict communication between health agencies. Dr. Osterholm offers his expert analysis on how this directive could undermine public health transparency, disrupt interagency collaboration, and weaken the nation’s ability to respond to health crises effectively. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

A Global Health Perspective

Original Air Date: February 2nd In this episode of New Beginnings, Dr. Michael Osterholm, renowned epidemiologist and global health expert, joins Freddie Bell to discuss the United States’ decision to step back from global health leadership. Dr. Osterholm shares his critical insights on the implications of this shift, emphasizing its potential impact on international disease prevention, pandemic preparedness, and the global health infrastructure should the US leave the World Health Organization. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Advocacy Volunteering

Original Air Date: January 26th Scammers steal billions of dollars from Americans each year. Losses are growing and new technology makes their criminal tactics harder to detect. The good news is that people aware of current scams are much less likely to be victimized and lose money. AARP State Director Cathy McCleer  shares ideas on fraud protection techniques. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

 

Is Bird Flu the Next Pandemic?

Original Air Date: January 19th There have been warnings about the potential for avian influenza to make a jump to humans. Dr. Michael Osterholm examines the threat. He is a renowned epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, and one of the nation’s leading voices on public health crises. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Concerns Persist About the Next Pandemic

Original Air Date: January 12th The number of hospitalizations and deaths due to Covid are down compared to previous years. Dr. Micahel Osterholm says the reduction isn't enough for him to change his point of view about the next pandemic. Dr. Osterholm is a renowned epidemiologist, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, and one of the nation’s leading voices on public health crises. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Lessons from the Pandemic

Original Air Date: January 5th What lesson did we learn from the pandemic? Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy gives a review 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

Resurgence of COVID

Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota and Director of The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy talks about concerns regarding the resurgence of COVID. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

 

Combatting Fraud this Holiday Season

Joy can be sucked out of the season by people attempting to commit fraud. AARP officials share ideas on how to combat fraud, one person at a time. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Do You Have Your Shingles Shot?

Getting your Shingles shot can help to make your life easier, especially if you're an older person. The Director of the Center for Infectious Disease  Research and Policy has more to say on this topic 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

Vaccine Effectiveness

While vaccines are important and can save lives, Dr. Michael Osterholm says it's even more important that the public take advantage of them. Dr. Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease  Research and Policy shares more 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