Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – June 23, 2025

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of his credentials; PharmD; CPEL; FCSHP; FASHP; EVP Clinical Operator; HPN ACO; started Clinical operations for D.O.H.C.
BRIAN OPENING THE MEDICINE CABINET…..
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
1. What is Methone? (Don’t know, TBD.)
2. What is A1C? (Determined w/ a blood test of hemoglobin to determine if patient has diabetes? Mostly for Type #2. Normal is 5.7.)
3. What are the medical risk of pot, especially for the Seniors who are using it more? (Cannabis is stronger now. Actually the FDA has 3 synthetic cannabis formulas to treat the same ailments that seniors are using the stronger cannabis for.)
– IMPORTANT NOTICE:
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has partnered w/ The Pharmacists’ Cannabis Coalition of CA. (PCCC) to provide evidence-based education and guidance on the safe use of medicinal cannabis.
– Safe & Smart Cannabis Use for OLDER ADULTS.
1. Help you use cannabis safely and effectively.
2. Describe how cannabis can affect you and interact w/ your medications.
3. Inform you on side effects and guide you when to contact a healthcare provider. www.PCCCRx.org.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian