JoeyWP
“Go Green” Segment – March 6, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: Outreach specialist. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that our clocks spring forward on March 14. The dry winter has impacted our water table. Still need to practice conservation.
– REPORT on how to leave a report on water waste.
You water use for appliances does not fluctuate, but the electricity to run appliances DOES.
– REPORT on when to water your lawn. Early in the AM or late in the PM.
– REPORT on their Pollinator Garden on the DWA site. Inside the building is still closed, but the public can come and view the Pollinator Garden that is outside. The Garden has Milkweed for the migrating Monarch butterflies.
– REPORT that the FREE upcoming Webinar in March will be focusing on Pollinator Gardens. There will be one Webinar a month. All former webinars are available on the website as well.
– REPORT that in your water bill this month will be an insert for all the Conservation Incentives that are still available. For smart controllers, efficient irrigation/sprinkler heads, grass removal, etc. www.dwa.org/save.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
“Tech Talk” Segment – March 6, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – “Tech Talk” 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
EGGHEAD IT w/ Dennis Shelly.
– REPORT that his next newsletter deals w/ “Updates & Patches and how important it is to keep everything updated. The Windows update is even causing issues w/ HP Printers and can cause security vulnerability issues.
– REPORT on “JOEY PAL” QUESTIONS;
1. What is a SPAM risk on my phone? (An unwanted form of email and they are registered phone numbers that your carrier recognizes as “odd”. Block the number on your phone.)
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone remotely. He can monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $30./month for up to 3 devices. Provides anti-virus, unlimited phone support and remote protection. Dennis’s program is rater BETTER THAN LIFELOCK. Spam Assassin is the program.
– REPORT on NEW GADGETS
1. The new Gallaxy S21 AK video for $800.
– DISCUSSION that computer products become obsolete @ least every 10 years. Phone products more like 3 years.
www.eggheadit.com
(760) 205-0105)
Dennis
DAP Health/Revivals Segment – March 6, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – DAP Health/Revivals 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
“MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steven W. Henke re:
– REMINDER of the Three Revivals Stores; Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert…..all on Hwy., 111. Each store is a reflection of the community in which it is located and the volunteers who work in it. Open 7 days a week.
– REPORT that there is a plan to open a 4th Revivals Store in Indio in May. Looking for volunteers there as well.
– DISCUSSION of how to call and schedule a pickup from Revivals.
– DISCUSSION of the FREE Desert Sun’s Desert Magazine that is out now. The features in it this month. Kudos to Tom Neva.
– REPORT on the graciousness and professionalism of Brady Sandahl, the President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
– Steven says “if it’s Free, it’s me”.
– REPORT to sign up for the RevClub weekly Revivals email.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 323-3662)
Steven
Restaurant of the Week Segment – February 27, 2021
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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dan Gore re: “Oscar’s Café & Bar”, 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Ste., #108, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that outdoor patio is open for food service.
– TOMORROW is the 3rd anniversary of the “Bitchiest Brunch”. Show will be on the 2nd floor balcony, 16 feet away from customers for social distancing. Both shows 12 PM and 2 PM are sold out. 12 performers will perform one at a time and don’t have to wear a mask that way. Many stars are coming back from out of town.
– REPORT that when outdoor dining resumed, SO DID OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT.
– MARCH 6 will start “Mimosa Men” in the middle of the day on the balcony. These are professional dancers/strippers. They will serve champagne (w/ masks) to the customers before they start the brunch show. ONLY @ OSCARS. Get tix @ www.oscarscabaret.com for tix.
– REPORT that the staff @ Oscar’s wears two masks.
– REPORT that Cal David is there every Thurs., and sells out. First appearance in a year.
– REPORT that there is lunch and dinner service during the week and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekends. Take out (w/ cocktails and wine delivery) as well on the website, www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
– MONDAY is the Latin Show 9 PM – Midnight w/ great Mexican food!!!! Reservations necessary.
– SURPRISES COMING!!!!
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188)
Dan
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet” – February 27, 2021
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”
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; DAP Health 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 that we are starting our 51st week of the Pandemic.
– REPORT that San Bernadino and Riverside Counties have administered over 800,000 doses of vaccine. In the U.S. over 21 million persons have had both doses.
– REPORT that we are under 8% case load. Plateau of new cases.
– REPORT that Pfiser and Moderna have already developed a vaccine to attack the South African variant of the virus.
– REPORT that the “boosters” are being tested, i.e. against the California variant.
– D.O.H.C. has given 10,000 vaccines and is now calling everyone to get vaccinated and hope to get to the teachers next.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Will we reach “herd immunity by April”? (No but possibly by end of July/August).
2. Mask or no masks after you have had both shots? (Not necessary in your own home if everyone has been vaccinated and if you around vaccinated folks, but still when you are out in public).
– REPORT that if you have been vaccinated and you are exposed to the Virus, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO QUARANTINE now.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet” – February 27, 2021
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”
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; DAP Health 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.
– CONT. of QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. What is the new California virus? (Has been identified and the virus has to mutate to stay in the host. CA. has 2. Vaccine makers are developing a booster to deal w/ these variants.)
2. FROM GARRY….Are you “for” or “against” pooling vaccines? (Df. of pooling. FDA says you can’t pool remnants because of increase of danger of infection, BUT Brian is IN FAVOR of it).
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has a vaccination facility in Indio and reaching out to the community there.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. HAS NOT WASTED A DOSE!!
– REPORT that Sanofi and other manufacturers are loaning their equipment to Pfiser and Moderna to produce MORE vaccine. Cut the time to produce vaccine in half.
– REPORT that Johnson and Johnson’s single dose vaccine is almost ready to administer. Efficacy of the single shot if great. Possibly just get a little sick, NOT be hospitalized AND CERTAINLY will not die.
– DISCUSSION that Pfiser and Moderna will get passed the EUA category.
– REPORT that Barry Dayton keeps the www.mydohc.com website updated.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Palm Springs Chamber Segment – February 27, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Palm Springs Chamber 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ Nona Watson re: C.E.O. for 13 years @ 190 w. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the City. Doing good.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”?
1. When will we have Street Fair back? (When things open up again.)
– DISCUSSION of that Palm Springs and our City Council guide the City “by the book”, so that when we open up we open up FOR GOOD. Following the rules.
– REPORT that Visitor’s Center only open Thursday thru Sunday and the Chamber is fielding most of the calls.
– REPORT on the new Chamber’s Restaurant Coupon program to help support all restaurants. (don’t have to be a Chamber member). Go to the P.S. Chamber website, print out or download the coupon. Only need to do this ONCE. Over coupons 11,000 have been downloaded. Take it to any participating restaurant for $10. off any check of at least $30. Then the restaurant will turn in the #’s of all the coupons and Nona will re-imburse the restaurant for all those tickets. SO, it doesn’t cost the restaurant anything. You can use the same coupon over and over for take-out or outside dining.
– REPORT that David Ready will be out City Manager until April.
– REPORT that the Tuesday Lead’s Lunches are now Virtual and being done via Zoom.
– DISCUSSION of new memberships and the dispensation of information that is needed from the Chamber.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577)
Nona
Eisenhower Health Segment – February 27, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Eisenhower Health 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Dr. Geraldine Klein re: EH’s 1st Female Urologist. Specialist in robotic urology & urinary tract & pelvic reconstruction, 3900 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on how she is the first female urologist @ Eisenhower Health. She is a surgeon w/ all the different options therein. She likes “seeing” patients over the course of many years.
– DEFINITION of urology. She deals w/ issues in the kidneys, (we see lots of kidney stones in this climate) bladder, urethra, prostate, etc.
– REPORT that she treats both men and women. Mostly men.
– DISCUSSION of how she takes care of patients from diagnosis, treatment, surgery, recovery, etc.
– CONVERSATION about robotic surgery. Easier this way when organs are deep in the body. She puts in “ports” while the patient is asleep, then works from a robot console w/ headgear. Robot functions as a microscope. Less blood loss. Better recovery time. Some surgeries require an open surgical approach.
– REPORT on the overlap between a woman’s need for a gynecologist and Dr. Klein’s services and skills as a urologist.
– REPORT that folks have delayed care and “quality of life issues” during the Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION of all the urinary problems she deals with. Male erectile dysfunction issues too.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 340-3911)
Dr. Klein
“Mr. Community” Segment – February 27, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – “Mr. Community” 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
“MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steven Henke re:
– REMINDER of the Three Revivals Stores; Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert…..all on Hwy., 111. Each store is a reflection of the community in which it is located and the volunteers who work in it. Open 7 days a week.
– REPORT that there is a plan to open a 4th Revivals Store in Indio in May. Looking for volunteers there as well.
– DISCUSSION of how to call and schedule a pickup from Revivals.
– DISCUSSION of the FREE Desert Sun’s Desert Magazine that is out now. The features in it this month. Kudos to Tom Neva.
– REPORT on the graciousness and professionalism of Brady Sandahl, the President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
– Steven says “if it’s Free, it’s me”.
– REPORT to sign up for the RevClub weekly Revivals email.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 323-3662)
Steven
Palm Springs Fire Department Segment – February 27, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Palm Springs Fire Department 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; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT w/ Capt., Nathan Gunkel re: Public Information Officer.
– REPORT that last year was the worst fire season in history in California. Different theories of what causes fires….i.e. global warming, accidents, etc.
– REPORT that the desert “burns”. Typically in Palm Springs can be ANY TIME.
– DISCUSSION of how to trim around your home….1 and a half times the height of your home.
– DISCUSSION of how a palm tree catches fire. Power lines cause most of these fires. If this is an issue call S.C.E.
– DEFINITION of the one “water tender” we have in Palm Springs. Every firetruck (5 in Palm Springs) has water on it. Every firetruck has a paramedic on it. We have one paramedic vehicle.
– REPORT on the rescue/medical issues the Fire Department takes care of here in Palm Springs. Fire Department also requests helicopter assistance.
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)
Capt. Gunkel
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