July
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – July 18, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (masters level clinician LCSW); 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of the high levels of anxiety and depression AND ANGER during this Pandemic. Increased substance, alcohol, verbal, physical abuse, suicide, etc.
– REPORT that people have lost their “outlets”.
– DISCUSSION that we need our distractions, and these are gone at this time.
– REPORT that we need to learn to cope in different ways.
– REPORT that children especially need socialization, which they usually get in school. i.e. special needs, food in many cases.
– REPORT that common courtesy requires that everyone wear their mask.
– SUGGESTION to find some “alone time”, ESPECIALLY if you are living on top of each other.
– SUGGESTION to 1. EAT BETTER, 2. MOVE MORE, 3. REACH OUT.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-5277)
Cathy
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – July 18, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT of the good news; Health care workers are NOT testing positive. Good job of all the testing facilities.
– DISCUSSION of the timing of the results of tests and the difficulty in isolating while you wait for the results. New testing machine is coming to DOHC in Sept. that will get a result in 5 minutes!!!!
– REPORT that ONCE you are tested YOU MUST QUARANTEEN for 2 weeks or UNTIL YOU GET THE RESULTS. How to structure your family/home environment while the testing procedure goes on.
– REPORT on the different protocols for front line responders.
– REPORT that children 12 and under don’t seem to spread the virus to family members as other ages seem to do.
– REPORT on how DOHC checks on folks who have been tested and are self-isolating @ home.
– REPORT on the progress of a vaccine. Possibly the one from Oxford, supervised for many years by Melissa Gilbert. Being tested in Brazil and the UK. Results in late Sept., or Oct.
– GET A FLU SHOT. Possible “drive-thru” flu clinics.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Legal Segment – July 18, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Legal Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
MARTORELLA LAW w/ Daniel Martorella 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that courts are still “closed” for the most part, probably until the 24th. Taking emergency measures only and all have various schedules. Courts are considered an “essential” business. Zoom/tech secure procedures that are in place.
– DISCUSSION that a “Joey Pal” wants to know if he can get an exemption to wearing a mask for health reasons.
– DISCUSSION that COVID-19 is possibly considered a biological weapon. Possible criminal or civil liability. Difficult to prove. Similar to STD issues.
– REPORT that mail fraud is on the rise is this Pandemic. Mail is being stolen, packages taken from porches etc., Home invasions on the rise. Thieves are completely removing the “Ring” device from your front door.
– DISCUSSION of concerns that some judges are biased.
– www.auora.com where you can post questions to Dan and Everyday Legal Talk.
Email: dam@nullmartorallalaw.com
(760) 324-3212)
Dan
Desert Dream Dentistry Segment – July 18, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Desert Dream Dentistry Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT DREAM DENTISTRY AND SPA w/ Dr. Kianor Shah re: 73151 El Paseo, Ste., C, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of the safety procedures that he has implemented in this office. DDD is an essential service.
– Neglecting emergency dental issues is landing folks in the hospital because they put off going to the dentist during the Pandemic. Infection in your mouth can cause horrible problems in your other organs via your blood stream, etc.
– REPORT on the social distancing protocols he and his staff are using in their office. NO COVID-19 issues in his office. Following “universal protocols”.
– DISCUSSION of his work w/ dental emergencies and the ability to stop pain.
– REPORT that dental hygienists are considered to be in the most danger on the front line of first responders.
– REPORT that he will see patients ON THE WEEKENDS.
– REPORT of his work launching the American Academy of Oral Surgery and Global Implantology Institute. He has connected all w/ a Webinar for Health Care Professionals. How the Pandemic is being handled all over the world.
– REPORT on some of his recent awards. “40 Under 40”, Palm Springs Life Award and Top Doctors.
– Office on El Paseo, without the El Paseo prices.
www.desertdreamdentistry.com
(760) 219-7487)
Dr. Shah
Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 18, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Paris and George Kessinger re: “Crazy Mel’s Burgers & Bar”. 166 N. Palm Cyn., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT on Sunday July 19 NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY!!! Their soft-serve ice cream machine and a FREE ice cream when you buy a meal!!!
– DISCUSSION of their outdoor seating, you order @ the window, pay w/ your mask on. Then when you sit on the patio you can remove your mask and eat and drink. CANNOT come inside the restaurant @ this point in time.
– REPORT on larger outdoor eating area with umbrellas, misters, A GREAT VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM.
– REPORT on the regular menu of burgers, fries and drinks. NEW breakfast menu w/ bottomless Mimosas for $3.75, great bloody Marys.
– The chocolate “sundae” George made. Vanilla bean ice cream and Hersey’s chocolate chips. Jim’s report on the incredible ice cream.
– Open every day but Tuesday. From 10 AM to 9 PM during the weekdays and from 10 AM to 12 Midnight on the weekends.
– FREE masks if you don’t have one, sanitizer dispensers everywhere and in the bathrooms as well.
– DISCUSSION of what they see as the “new normal”.
– Must order food in order to have alcohol.
– “Grab and Go” service usually in 5 minutes. Crazy Mel’s will also deliver.
– REPORT on vegan/plant-based offerings.
(760) 656-7563)
Paris
George
“Body English” Segment – July 18, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Body English” Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
HOT YOGA PLUS PALM SPRINGS w/ Annmarie Lynn re: The Sun Center, 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr. #206, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that the actual studio is closed @ this point in time.
– REPORT on Outdoor Classes on the grass @ the Wedding Chapel @ 610 S. Belardo Rd., #1300, Palm Springs, CA. 92264 every Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 to 11 AM. Proper social distancing is being practiced.
– REPORT on all the classes she is doing EVERY MONDAY on ZOOM. i.e. 90 min. 105 degrees Bikram class; Hot 60 min. class; Yin Yoga, etc.,
– REPORT that the cost is $60./month for unlimited classes.
– REPORT on how to do the ZOOM virtual class…go to the website, sign up for the virtual class, AnnMarie will email you 30 minutes before the class starts and there you go.
www.hotyogapluspalmsprings.com
(760) 832-8566)
Annmarie
Travel Segment – July 18, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Travel Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, Unit #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the Puerto Vallarta trip Sept., 27 – Oct., 1 w/ Joey English. The City of Puerto Vallarta has recently received a special certification for sanitization and all protocols required by the Pandemic. $995. @ an all-inclusive Beach Resort. The “Riu Vallarta Resort”. Price includes airfare from LAX on Alaska Air, all meals, 7 bars, tours and transportation from the Desert to LAX!!!
– Trip on 2 trains in Sept.,2021. Grand Canyon and Verde Canyon in Arizona.
– Trip to the Holy Land in October 24 on Royal Caribbean. One night in Rome, 7 night cruise.
– Trip to in November to Greece plus the Agean Sea Cruise to Turkey.
– Copper Canyon to Mexico next Feb., 2021.
– REPORT on Hamilton tickets @ the Hollywood Pantages Theater. Ticket holders will be refunded their monies.
– REPORT on his FREE “Travel Club of the Desert” and its virtual presentation.
– REPORT on travel in this Pandemic. Do it while you can.
– “Attitude determines your Altitude”.
– Office is open morning hours @ this point in time.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247)
Steve
“Senior Moment” Segment – July 18, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – “Senior Moment” Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on how death causes the COVID-19 to be gone.
– DISCUSSION that Forest Lawn practices “Universal Precaution” NOW and always has. Sometimes there is a veil placed over the deceased as an extra precaution.
– REPORT that our own mortality is being discussed more during this Pandemic. Time to make your final plans. Forest Lawn is having these conversations over the phone, on-line etc.,
– REPORT that Forest Lawn’s concern is not only for the deceased who died of COVID-19 but the family that has been w/ the deceased during those final days. So contact is withheld for the 14-day incubation period.
– Forest Lawn provides masks for anyone who does not have one.
– REPORT that more people are passing away of course, during this Pandemic.
– REMEMBER that Forest Lawn is actually part of the “first responders” category.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)
Larry
Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 11, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “LuLu California Bistro”. 200 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that LuLu’s outdoor dining is going GREAT. All w/ proper protocols. Misters, umbrellas, lots of shade.
– REPORT that LuLu is open 7 days a week. Mr. Jerry Keller is committed to servicing the community.
– REPORT on “LuLu To Go”. Fine home dining is just a phone call away. THE ENTIRE MENU is available. See it online. Pick up or delivery thru Postmates.
– REPORT of the bar service and entire cocktail menu being available for take-out.
– DISCUSSION of the $19.99 menu for eating on the patio, or “to-go” menu. All can be ordered on-line.
– REPORT Sat., and Sun., open 11 AM to 9 PM. Monday thru Friday open 11 AM to 8 PM.
– REPORT that masks are required when coming in to pick up or coming in to dine on the patio. When the server comes back to your table for anything, put your mask back up.
– REPORT on the new “paperless” menus in the form of a Q-4 code on each table that you access w/ your smart phone.
– REPORT that Acqua California Bistro in R. M. is not yet open @ the River.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858)
Joe
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – July 11, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. San Ly; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that we are now starting our 17th week of “sheltering in place”.
– Dr. Ly was born and raised in Viet Nam and went to Pharmacy School in Hawaii.
– REPORT on the bad news: 71% of increase in CV or COVID-19 cases.
– Still wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands and don’t touch your face.
– REPORT on new evidence that the particles of the virus can stay in the air longer than previously known.
– REPORT that these particles get into our ventilation systems, i.e. planes, businesses, schools, grocery stores, etc. WHO is probably going to issue new guide lines soon.
– JOEY PAL QUESTION: What percentage of patients who have the virus have a fever? If a patient has other health issues, that will impact a temperature also.
– DISCUSSION that taking a temperature as you enter a business or restaurant MAY NOT tell the whole story.
– REPORT on the progress of a vaccine. Possibly by October for high-risk individuals and health-care workers. China is leading the development of a vaccine @ this point in time. Cansino vaccine is being tested in the military. Pfiser vaccine is being tested as well.
– REPORT on the taskforce @ D.O.H.C. to keep the health care professionals informed and educated w/ the latest developments. Led by Dr. Brian Hodgkins. All this info is on their website.
– REPORT that most appointments are virtual now.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
San
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