Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 25, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration @ D.O.H.C. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
-REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s association w/ Acuity Eye and their recommendation of doctors for Joey’s cataract surgeries.
Cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET
5. What is pre-eclampsia? (Only in pregnant women. High blood pressure w/ kidney or liver damage after 20 weeks. Can lead to lots of issues. Can be treated and well-managed. Risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressures. Can threaten a pregnancy.)
6. What are collagen supplements and how important are they? (A well-balanced diet usually provides the “building blocks” for collagen. Not all supplements are made the same or regulated. Take more veggies and fruits w/ vit. C.)
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. can help you keep up w/ all these issues ALL THE TIME.
– REPORT on Joey’s visit to D.O.H.C.’s WELLNESS CENTER….
7. Will cinnamon in my coffee lower your blood pressure? (Probably. D.O.H.C. has many programs to help w/ blood pressure).
8. What is a sign that a parasite is living in your body? (They get in thru food and/or water. Possibly when you travel.)
– REPORT that there are now new variants of Covid. You NEED TO GET THIS NEW VACCINE.
– REPORT on OPEN ENROLLMENT? (Every year our Medicare Seniors get to choose who they want to care for them. 1 out of every 3 seniors in the CV is insured by D.O.H.C. Call Brian Bilhartz Desert Insurance @ (760) 459-9617.
– 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.
– REPORT on the FREE Drive Thru Pediatric Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– YUCCA VALLEY PRIMARY CARE OFFICE: 57475 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 101. Thursdays. 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 6 months and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41-120 Washington St. Sat., 10/5 and Sat., 10/26; 8 AM – 12 PM; 6 months and older.
DESERT OASIS OCT. HEALTH CARE MINUTE; “Breast Health”
“Hello, hello; It’s Joey English. This D.O.H.C. Minute features the audio from a wonderful Wellness video that can be found on www.mydohc.com. Lots of good information to be enjoyed too. So, roll the audio”
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Lindsey
