Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 23, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

D.O.H.C. w/ Sarah Tripp Mgr. Of the Health Education Department. A registered dietician re:
275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is WET AMD (from a TV ad)? (Age-related macular degeneration. There are two different kinds; wet and dry. Has to do w/ the underlying causes of it. Early detection is the key. Notice any changes in their vision, get it checked. Starts dry and goes to wet. Treatments to slow down the process.)
2. Are TV drugs REAL? (Pharmaceutical companies can ADVERTISE on TV. If the drug requires a prescription, then it is probably real. Supplements are different.)
3. Once and for all, do cell phones cause brain cancer? (No known studies to prove this. They emit a little bit of radiation, but no studies.)
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REMINDER that you can get both shots in one drive-thru.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and and (760) 969-6555).

Sarah