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On Air with CEO & President Since 1997, Lauren Branch of New View Oklahoma (formerly league of the blind) which has been in existence since 1949. We will open with the question; Many people in Oklahoma haven’t heard of NewView Oklahoma — how would you describe what New View is? New View Oklahoma is the largest employer of the blind and low vision. New View Oklahoma also provides the latest technology which has changed the game to help those who have low vision and blindness.People with low vision needs can come in to New View for an appointment to assess your personal needs. Most Important; To be assessed is the Very BEST decision you can make life better.New View Oklahoma has:Low Vision ExamsOccupational TherapyOrientation & MobilityAssistive Technology TrainingEmployee Opportunitynvoklahoma.orglauren branchLauren Branch, President and CEO of NewView Oklahoma since 1997, holds a bachelor’s in accounting from Texas A&M. Under her leadership, NewView has grown to employ 150+ people, mostly blind or low vision, becoming the state’s largest employer of blind individuals and a national leader in low vision services. She serves on the National Industries for the Blind board and chairs VisionServe Alliance.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ways to Get in Touch:nvoklahoma.orgfacebook.org/NewViewOKinstagram.org/NewViewOKlinkedin.com/company/[email protected]

Bill Norfleet of Brazito Coins is an expert in coins of all kinds. He has always been a history student and really enjoys studying and understanding the history of coins.Bill started collecting coins at the age of 6, and it grew into a passion to learn all there is to know about coin collecting. Some of the questions Bill answers on the OSJ Radio Hour include:How do I know if my coins are valuable?PenniesNickelsDimesQuartersHalf dollarsDollarsBill goes over these questions and many others related to coin collecting, trading, selling, and buying.If you find yourself in possession of coins that you have no idea what they are worth, the best advice is to take them to a reputable coin dealer and ask for an appraisal. Lately, people have been bringing in coins that the internet has convinced them are very valuable.Let an in-person expert—not the internet—who has been a longtime expert in the coin industry give you the right advice.BRAZITO COINS at: 2525 NW Expressway Room 221 (by appointment only) Bill is a native of Missouri and was raised in a very small town called Brazito.In the coin world, a 1944-S coin is one of his favorites—due to the fact that he is a 1944-S, born in San Francisco in 1944 when his father was in the Army and stationed at the Presidio.He has lived in Oklahoma City for 55 years and is beginning to think he belongs here.He started collecting coins when he was 6 years old, getting pennies from change his father brought home from his garage/service station in the Ozarks. Phone: (405) 990-4411Website: brazitocoins.comEmail: [email protected]

Who is Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City and who does Senior Helpers serve?We also will get into the OSJ Radio Hour information and What sets Senior Helpers apartCHAP – age friendly care certifiedLIFE Profile toolSenior Gems programParkinson’s Care program In the OSJ Radio Studio is Joe Ready who serves as the Director of Operations at Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City. We will be also discussing the differences between Home Health Care and In Home Care.Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City will be on the inside front cover along with a two page article on pages 2 & 3 they welcome questions all the time and they’re an advocate for seniors and their family members.Joe serves as the Director of Operations at Senior Helpers of Greater Oklahoma City, where he has been a key leader since July 2025.With over a decade of specialized experience in operations, Joe brings a wealth of strategic knowledge and a hands-on approach to ensuring the highest quality of care for seniors and their families throughout the Greater Oklahoma City area. Website: https://www.seniorhelpers.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorHelpersOKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorhelpersgreaterokc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/senior-helpers-of-greater-okc/Phone: 405-608-4339

This week on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Show, we’re joined by Dr. Bryan Butel, a board-certified internal medicine physician with VIPCare in Midwest City. Dr. Butel discusses VIPCare’s unique approach to caring for adults 65+.Instead of the typical 5- to 15-minute visits common at many hospitals and doctors’ offices, VIPCare’s policy is to spend more time with patients.I went to see Dr. Butel in Midwest City at 1636 Midtown Place in Midwest City. (They have other locations including 1720 NE 23rd, with two more locations opening in Yukon and Norman.) At my very first visit, Dr. Butel spent one hour with me —how refreshing!. I was able to discuss each issue, and Dr. Butel asked me questions. In other words, he actually got to know me and addressed my health issues accordingly.Dr. Butel takes a holistic, preventive approach along with modern medicine. In other words, he gives you choices and goes over each one in detail. I can’t say enough good things about VIPCare and Dr. Butel.VIPcare will be our front cover feature story in the next Oklahoma Senior Journal issue on stands at the end of August, running through March 2027. You can learn so much more in their five-page informational article.Dr. Bryan Butel is a board-certified internal medicine physician who earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College and his medical degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Northeastern Health System (Oklahoma State University) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.Dr. Butel emphasizes preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and treating the whole person – not just symptoms. He values building lasting relationships and ensuring patients feel informed and comfortable with their care.VIPcare Midwest City primary care clinic1636 Midtown Pl, Midwest City, OK 73130(405) 869-7700 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday.Specializing in primary care for seniors,https://getvipcare.com/our-locations/midwest-city