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Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 12, 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

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 that we are now starting our 26th. week of “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT the CV positivity numbers have dropped below 8% and hospital admissions are lowest numbers since May.
– REPORT that we are waiting to see if there is a surge a few weeks after Labor Day.
– DISCUSSION of what the outdoor dining on S. Palm Canyon and what impact there may be for COVID-19. Outdoors may provide a significant decrease in chances to get the virius.
– REPORT that the Russian vaccine development has been suspended. Ridiculous report from Russia that room temperature tap water may be fatal to the virus.
– REPORT that dental procedures may increase your risk of contracting the virus. Dentists have a higher risk factor.
– REPORT that the virus lingers longer in the gut even after the folks have recovered and no longer have symptoms. Virus is known to be passed through stools.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 12, 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

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;
1. We have 9 vaccines in trials now.
2. DISCUSSION of why many folks say that they may not get the vaccine.
3. 9 vaccines now in clinical trial. Russians have shifted gears to trying to buy the Chinese Vaccine. (361 trials in the U.S. right now).
4. REPORT that 30% of Americans say they WILL NOT GET THE COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
5. DOHC members will now have the FREE “rapid-id” test w/ results in 5 minutes. Especially valuable for candidates for surgery, etc.
– DISCUSSION of the ages that should get a flu vaccine. 6 months all the way up.
– Check out all the D.O.H.C. drive-thru flu vaccine sites that are listed on the website. 7 days a week for the most part. 8 AM to 4:30. The first day there were 1,000 vaccinations given. FREE to Mizell members, D.O.H.C., Medicare folks etc.
– REPORT on the great DOHC website FOR ANYONE TO USE. Barry Dayton keeps it so current.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

“Senior Moment” Segment – September 12, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of Larry being in the business for over 40 years and how it has changed during this Pandemic.
– REPORT on the county and state mandates for funeral services. Can have services outside in the 2 big tents he has that can have 100 persons for a service. Hope to have indoor services soon w/ all safety precautions.
– REPORT on FREE live video streaming for services. That way people all over the world can view the funeral as well as more people being able to participate as well. Put services up on Facebook pages too.
– REPORT on a new company Forest Lawn is working w/ whereby you can do a tribute on your phone, etc and it will automatically “blend” into the funeral service being presented on all social media.
– REPORT on how death is handled during COVID-19 Pandemic is due to state mandates.
– No one has ever gotten any disease from a deceased person @ Forest Lawn. When the person dies, so does the virus.
– DISCUSSION that Forest Lawn practices “Universal Precaution” NOW and always has. Can have open caskets 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.
– DISCUSSION of how Forest Lawn handles Jewish services. Forest Lawn can bury people on Sunday. Concern is for the living mourners, of course.
– Forest Lawn provides masks for anyone who doesn’t have one.
– REPORT that more people are passing away of course, not only during this Pandemic but @ this time of year.
– All employees have I-phone 11’s w/ a reminder each morning to “take your temperature”.
– 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., Paperwork can even be done over the phone and virtually as well.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3140)

Larry

cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – September 12, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. “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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond re: President & Founder; 495 Town Center Way, 44 Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– TIP #1 – during this time of possible depression, keep a picture w/ you of a very happy time in your life.
– TIP #2 – be conscious of “mindfulness”. Take yourself “somewhere else” and “get lost”. Find some tranquility that way.
– TIP #3 – for Alzheimer/Dementia folks who don’t/can’t focus on mealtime, PUT A SMALL FISH BOWL in front of them!!!! Amazing results.
– TIP #4 – for Alzheimer/Dementia patients, carefgivers MUST make activities “engaging” for the clients. i.e. can focus better w/ the TV volume OFF, rather than trying to process the action and the audio @ the same time.
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)

Kae

cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – September 12, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. “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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He’s the Clare Bridge/Memory Facility Co-Ordinator.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale care provides: 1.) Independent Living 2). Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia (Clare Bridge). All are to “shelter-in-place”.
– REPORT that children that live out of the area, prefer that their parents are @ Brookdale and not in isolation ALONE AT HOME, starring @ the TV, etc.
– !!!ANNOUNCEMENT!!! that the County will now let Brookdale open up the dining room w/ all COVID-19 precautions.
– DISCUSSION that all residents and staff will get flu shots.
– REPORT that you can schedule a “porch” visit to check out the facilities.
– REPORT that spirits are relatively high @ Brookdale.
– Ashley (Assisted Living) has her “bar cart” that she is using to deliver cocktails to residents w/ social distancing.
– REPORT that Brookdale is VERY PRIVATE. The residents feel safe and secure.
– REPORT on communications during the Pandemic. Virtual visits w/ families are popular. Visits thru email, facetime, Pen Pals!!!! skyping, Zoom, porch visits thru the windows, etc. Families are happy to know their loved one is in such a safe facility.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)

Kurt

Neuro Vitality Segment – September 12, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Neuro Vitality 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Bev Greer re: Chief Executive Officer @ 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of the history of the NVC.
– REPORT that their facility is closed to the public @ this point in time. Kitchen, gym, nurse, social worker etc., still working in one form or another, thanks to all the technology.
– REPORT that most of their services have been converted to virtual presentations. i.e. NVC actually can interact w/ more people virtually because all services are now available EVERYWHERE.
– DISCUSSION that even w/ the lower numbers of their clients, all is working rather well. Don’t have to be lonely, depressed or alone.
– REPORT that they deliver lunch to folks who are homebound.
– NVC is providing tablets AND instruction to their clients who are sheltering @ home so they can take advantage of the virtual on-line classes and services.
– DISCUSSION that NVC clients are a “high risk” group.
– DISCUSSION of how new patients are incorporated into the system and how these new folks can be serviced, ANYWHERE in the world. Stressing HOPE.
– NEW Executive Director, Dr. Sellers is coming on board.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Bev

Desert Care Network Segment – September 12, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Desert Care Network 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER w/ Gael Whetstone, BSN, RN. re: 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA.
– SAVE THE DATE!!!! Wed., Oct., 7 “Are You At Risk of Falling?”. 1-2 PM. FREE Virtual presentation.
– REPORT that falling is not a normal part of aging.
– REPORT that in 2018 the leading cause of death in the state of CA. for folks over 75 is falling (from standing).
– DISCUSSION of why we fall @ home;
1. Rugs, 2. No support bars in showers, etc., 3. Stairs, 4. Pets that run underfoot!!!!
– DISCUSSION of other factors that cause falls;
1. Vision problems, 2. Balance issues, 3. Depth perception, 4. Medications.
– DISCUSSION of factors that cause falls outdoors.
1. Cracks in sidewalks, 2. No hand rails, 3. Shoes, 4. Flower beds w/ rocks etc.
– RECOMMENDATIONS to prevent falls.
1. Use canes and/or walkers,
2. Stay hydrated in this heat.
– REPORT that you can get a brochure by calling the number below.
– To continue the conversation w/ Gael, call (760) 323-6140.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(800) 491-4490)

Gael

Animal Segment – September 12, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Animal 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

BONES ‘N SCONES w/ Kathy Hart re: 1.) 633 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #26, Palm Springs, CA. 92264. 2.) Market Place, 1717 E. Vista Chino, Ste., B-3, Palm Springs, CA. 92262. 3.)73910 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA.
– REPORT that stores #1 and #2 are open Mon-Sat., 10 AM to 6 PM and Sun., 10 AM to 6 PM.
– Open to public for hands free delivery to your car, or pick up inside w/ all COVID-19 protocols (w/ bright neon green paw prints to mark the social distancing) w/ your doggies w/ FREE bag of jerky FOR YOUR DOG!!! Lol
– REPORT on her personnel issues, her commitment to her staff, the community and the animals. Kept people on the payroll during the shut-down.
– DISCUSSION of her exciting plans for a total of 5 stores in the Coachella Valley in the next year or two.
– REPORT on the new cake that is small, round salmon cake she thought of on her way to this show. Has a pink flamingo and palm trees. Seems perfect for kitties too.
– DISCUSSION of the important of moisture for cats and dogs. Cats prefer “running water”, not still water. Cats should have wet food over dry food.
– DISCUSSION of NOT WALKING your dog on the hot pavement.
www.bonesnscones.com
(760) 832-9010)

Kathy

Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 5, 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dan Gore re: for “Oscar’s Café and Bar”. 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of the plans he had made hoping to be completely open by Labor Day. i.e. Gay Pride etc.
– DISCUSSION of when inside dining might resume.
– REPORT that “Oscar’s” is re-opening weekends for brunch outside. 10 AM – 2 PM Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Chef Arturo is serving brunch.
– REPORT that because this is Labor Day Weekend, same brunch schedule on Holiday Monday Sept., 7th as well.
– REPORT on the social distancing/sanitizing protocols and shade/cooling systems in place on the “Oscar’s” patio.
– DISCUSSION of how grateful he is for the local support.
– DISCUSSION of the new closing of S. Palm Cyn. closing for restaurants to expand into the street.
– REPORT on the artwork the P.S. Art Council commissioned on the planters in the courtyard.
– DISCUSSION of when the Drag Shows can return. Anita Rose and Tia will return as hostesses for the brunch.
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188)

Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 5, 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
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Administrator over Population Health and Prescription Management. i.e. PHARX; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that we are now starting our 25th. week of “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT that Front Line medical workers are coming back w/ antibodies against COVID-19 but have not had the disease or any symptoms. More likely to happen when the staff didn’t have access to PPE.
– REPORT that it is best to save our PPE for the front line workers. NOT GOOD to these folks to reuse the PPE. Possible slight “herd immunity” occurring.
– DISCUSSION of antibodies and how they relate to the immune system etc.
– DISCUSSION of “herd immunity”. Needs 65% to 75% of the population to have immunity, then the world can open again. Example of what Sweden did in this regard. The problem is overloading the health care system if too many folks get sick @ the same time. Would cause 2.13 million deaths if we adopted a “herd immunity” policy.
– REPORT TO WEAR MASKS, WASH YOUR HANDS AND SOCIAL DISTANCE. Spread happens much quicker INDOORS than outside.
– REPORT that 40% of the spread is from asymptomatic folks.
– REPORT that the flu kills 1 in 1,000 and COVID-19 kills 1 in 200. Just reported the first flu death.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

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