JoeyWP
Eisenhower Health Segment – March 28, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice re: EH Media Coordinator and Marketing Specialist.
– Eisenhower Health was the 1st hospital in the County to have a COVID-19 patient….and that’s when EH began to plan for this eventuality….they established their hotline @ that point in time.
– Their hotline (760) 837-8988 for screening as well as donations for masks, etc.
www.eisenhowerhealth.com
(760) 837-8988)
Lee
EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Michael Conners re: Certified Infection Control Nurse.
– Puts policies in place and educates toward infection prevention.
– REPORT on the positive “atmosphere” @ EH. The COMMAND CENTER @ EH.
– Joanne’s Fabrics will donate “kits” to make masks @ home.
– Community is donating toward needed ventilators.
– If you are mildly sick, STAY HOME, call the EH hotline. No need to be tested.
– If you have more serious symptoms, CALL THE HOTLINE first.
– EH cut elective surgeries to make beds available for the COVID-19 patients.
– Have 3 different areas for COVID-19 patients. One in ICU and 2 others.
– EH has always taken care of folks w/ contagious diseases.
– DEFINITION of “negative pressure” rooms, where air is not shared w/ other rooms/areas of the hospitals.
– REPORT on the safety procedures and morale of the EH staff.
www.eisenhowerhealth.com
(760) 837-8988)
Michael
City of Palm Springs Segment – March 28, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – City of Palm Springs 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS w/ Mayor Geoff Kors re: 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, 92262.
– DISCUSSION of COVID-19’s most important info…is to SHELTER IN PLACE. Not a recommendation, it’s an order.
– DISCUSSION of how/when to shop. NO FOOD SHORTAGE.
– REPORT on the web site; loans, unemployment, etc., info in one place. Will get a postcard from the City w/ the latest information as well.
– REPORT on the site www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/stay-in-take-out.
– REPORT on the Homeless Situation
1. Many hotels have a voucher program in place to house homeless.
2. P.S.H.S. has opened their gym to house homeless w/ cots and showers for 50 people.
3. Added portable outdoor bathrooms and portable hand washing stations. Regularly cleaned and checked. Have ordered more of these.
4. HOME CONNECT NUMBER for any one in Riverside County needing shelter or help (800) 498-8847.
– REPORT that the website is constantly updated. Also check the Palm Springs Chamber’s website. www.pschamber.org.
– REPORT that the State and County has sent out documents for all the rules.
1. Cannot leave your “shelter in place” home for non-essential things.
2. People who are in professions related to COVID-19, i.e. National Guard, Medical personnel, may stay in a Vacation Rental or Hotel.
3. Vacation rentals/Airbnb/VRBO, etc., cannot accept any new reservations thru the end of April, at this point in time.
– REPORT on the National Guard.
1. To help distribute food, i.e. F.I.N.D. Food Bank.
2. Helping to construct a hospital on the Fair Grounds.
– REPORT that the CV is a “hotspot”. His dentist, Dr. Love is donating masks etc.,
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)
Geoff
Desert AIDS Project Segment – March 28, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Desert AIDS Project 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
“MR. COMMUNITY”/DESERT AIDS PROJECT w/ Steven Henke re: 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that under the direction of Director David Brinkman, DAP has opened a COVID-19 TRIAGE CLINIC.
1. Triage Clinic is separate from other health care services @ DAP.
2. 9 examination rooms. Open Monday thru Friday.
3. The clinic can also test for OTHER respiratory illnesses as well.
4. COVID-19 test is quick but turn around time for results is taking from 4 to 5 days right now.
5. Call FIRST (760) 992-0407 first to be directed to the proper services. Whether you are a DAP client or not.
6. REPORT that they are launching “TELEHEALTH” and how to access it thru their “My Chart” portal for DAP clients.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118)
Steven
Insurance Segment – March 28, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Insurance 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Ana Santos re: 36917 Cook St. #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– REPORT that lots of businesses are suffering in this time.
– DISCUSSION of who is libel in some of these situations. i.e. bodily injury claims still need an insurance company to back them up.
– REPORT on business owners policy, i.e. “loss of use/income” insurance.
– DISCUSSION of an “act of God” vs. a declaration of a national emergency.
– You can always get liability insurance, but the filing of any claim will not be retroactive.
– DISCUSSION of different travel insurance options in these different times.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)
Ascend Insurance
Financial Services Segment – March 28, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Financial Services 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough – 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, #203, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that Covered California has opened up their COVID-19 special enrollment period thru the end of June.
1.Still get tax credits.
2. May not cost you anything depending on your income level.
3. Can enroll in Medicaid here in CA. Will cover the vaccine, testing, ease pre-authorization to go to the doctor, provide benefits/discounts for “out of network” folks thru the “in network”, refills for prescriptions earlier.
– REPORT that the date for Income Tax Filing is now July 15th.
– REPORT on life insurance rates being low right now. You can be expressed thru the process now.
1. Less expensive for older folks.
2. Have final expense plans @ lower rates now.
– REPORT that she can work thru video conferencing and electronic enrollment.
– REPORT that a new study shows that women now live SIX YEARS longer than men. Gives women lower rates now.
– Her weekly columns in the Desert Star Weekly and Public Record.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724)
Janice
Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment – March 28, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – Brady Sandahl Real Estate 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Brady Sandahl re; 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– DISCUSSION of expanded Zoom technology and his FACEBOOK video live stream.
– REPORT that his company is calling folks to see if they are doing ok and if they need anything. Having nothing to do w/ real estate. Leading w/ a big heart.
– On the other side of this will be a better world.
– REPORT that Brady is the incoming President of the P.S. Chamber. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES.
– GOOD NEWS ABOUT REAL ESTATE.
1. This week 7 escrows have closed. 65 properties sold in CV last week. 75 sales pending. 150 properties CLOSED in CV last week.
2. People have it in their DNA to buy/live/ground themselves in their homes.
3. Interest rates are low.
4. Stock market is volatile right now.
– REPORT on the changing position our “homes” are taking in our lives now. People now “trust” virtual tours.
– President Gary Keller has offered up the KW specialized training for any person in any brokerage whether KW or not.
– DISCUSSION that if you buy, you need to think about how long you will own your property.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540)
Brady
Restaurant of the Week Segment – March 21, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub, re: “McDonald’s” P.O. Box 13490 – Palm Desert, CA. 92255.
– DISCUSSION of his conference calls w/ McDonald’s Corporate.
– REPORT on services during this challenging time; lobbies all closed; take out available thru the app, grub hub, uber-eats, postmates and it can be delivered.
– REPORT that employees are gloved and observing stricter hand washing regimes. Increase in cleaning fluids and cleaning regimes.
– REPORT that these procedures are national.
– Come in and out, place your order, pick up your food, or go thru the drive thru.
– REPORT that @ this point in time, hours will remain the same.
– DISCUSSION of the restaurant suppliers that are still servicing McDonalds.
– DISCUSSION that the best-case scenario is that this will all be better by Memorial Day, or the worst-case scenario may be thru Labor Day.
www.mcdonalds.com
(760) 674-3335)
Dick
“Talk of Stars” Segment – March 21, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
Just to remind you that many of the events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.
TALK OF STARS w/ Joel Douglas re: Joel Douglas Productions.
– REPORT that Joel served as Production Manager of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”; Producer “Romancing the Stone”; Producer “The Jewel of the Nile”, “China Syndrome”, etc.
– DISCUSSION of his relationship of his Dad, Kirk Douglas and his 103 years on this Earth.
– DISCUSSION of his Father’s accomplishments, i.e. USIA Diplomat, Actor, their foundation built parks, etc,.
– REPORT on how long Kirk lived and the fact that he passed @ home, peacefully. DONE WITH HUMOR right up until he passed.
– DISCUSSION of Kirk’s movies and his “Star” quality.
– REPORT that Kirk Douglas’s home here in P.S. is an historical site.
– REPORT on what Kirk Douglas did for Dalton Trumbo, screenwriter.
Joel
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – March 21, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Services; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is working w/ Eisenhower Health and Desert Care Network to service the community.
– REPORT on importance of hand washing and NOT touching your face or your mouth.
– REPORT that COVID-19 is a virus we have not seen in humans before. This is a “relative” of SARS, MERS, etc.
– REPORT on how this virus started in China and that we don’t know a lot about it yet. Go to the CDC for the best updated information.
– Go to www.mydohc.com for current information. Do not need to be a DOHC member to use the website.
– DISCUSSION of;
a.) Possibility of a vaccine. A 3 series vaccine @ this point in time. Working on one.
b.) China study re: Their initial case from Nov., and whether there will be any immunity further out. 80% of patients will have mild symptoms. Don’t know if it’s seasonal. Don’t know about massive doses of Vit., C.
c.) Japanese study of a drug. Use now of Remdesivir.
d.) Who is most @ risk, i.e. older folks, HIV patients, Desert AIDS Project’s testing center.
e.) REPORT on the testing/screening being done D.O.H.C. Can be done thru a drive-thru etc., if you FIRST meet the criteria for testing. PHONE FIRST. Want to get the test down to results in 4 hours.
f.) SYMPTOMS ARE; temperature over 100; sore throat, dry cough, feel achy or lethargic. Second week is when pneumonia may occur. AFTER TESTING you will probably be managed AT HOME. Nurses will call you and check on you @ home for 14 days. Actually, checking if folks @ home have all they need. Working w/ F.I.N.D. Food Bank!!!
g.) DISCUSSION of whether or not to wear a mask. If you have the virus, yes. If you are a health care worker, yes. DON’T WEAR one otherwise, because you are depriving a hospital worker you are depriving of one AND folks will think you are ill.
h.) DISCUSSION that the Coronavirus does not like heat, alcohol wipes, disinfectants, etc. Wipe down phones, remotes, doorknobs, etc. DON’T MIX BLEACH w/ anything. List of safe ones on their website.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – March 21, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Services; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPEAT of the testing procedure for COVID-19 @ the hospitals, DAP, D.O.H.C. we must be specific about who will be tested @ this point in time. Must exhibit symptoms. 1. Temperature of 100 or greater. 2. Dry, acute, abrupt cough. 3. Myalgia. Have been exposed to an ill person, traveled recently.
– DISCUSSION of how to disinfect properly. Soap and hot water are perfectly effective to wash your hands for 20 seconds. Use bleach, BUT DON’T MIX BLEACH W/ ANYTHING!!!! Check the www.mydohc.com website for all these guidelines.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
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