JoeyWP
Palm Springs Chamber Segment – May 2, 2020
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ Nona Watson re: CEO for going on 12 years. 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– She’s a member of Mayor Kors’ task force for “re-opening” Palm Springs. REPORT that the County also is putting a task force together and she hopes to sit on that committee as well.
– REPORT on the task force’s first meeting. Program for Restaurants to feed “high risk Seniors….supported by City and County.
– 35 people on this committee. Representative from all sectors of the Palm Springs community.
– Brittany from the Chamber is taking P.S. Monopoly games around to members to see how they can help a business. One-on-one approach. Reaching 40 businesses a day this way.
– REPORT on the Chamber’s website. 5/5 there will be a virtual town hall meeting @ 11 AM. Login for that is on the website. Will deal w/ recovery.
– REPORT on virtual Chamber lunches. May will feature the “Sandwich Spot” 276 N. Palm Cyn., and get lunch and then go home and join the Zoom virtual Chamber lunch.
– Website has Restaurant info, financial information, proposed re-opening changes, creative things going forward, etc.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577)
Nona
Air Museum Segment – May 2, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Air Museum 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.
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Frontline Friday Flyovers C47, P51 and P63 King Cobra (one of only 3 that fly in the U.S.) will fly a different flight path over the Coachella Valley each Friday in the month of May starting @ 1.
– REPORT that Mon., May 25 there will be no Memorial Day flower drop, BUT there will be 8 War-Birds flying over the Coachella Valley to honor everyone who has served.
– REPORT on the Wednesday War-Bird. Virtual tour of a different vintage plane each week. Sign up on the website and you’ll get the notices.
– REPORT that donations are needed to keep the planes maintained, even though the Museum is closed.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262)
ACT FOR MS
– REPORT that there will be virtual classes etc.,
– REPORT that their clients are doing better than they would without Actforms.
– Actforms helps to pay the electric bill for clients.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806)
WARING INTERNATIONAL
– “Three Pianos, Six Hands” @ the McCallum Wed., Nov., 4.
– Virginia Waring International Piano Competition March 28 – April 5,2021.
www.vwipc.org
(760) 773-2575)
Ann
Desert Water Agency Segment – May 2, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Desert Water Agency 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.
DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DWA has a new section on their website to engage children at home and learn about water. Go to www.dwa.org/learn.
– All grades from 6 – 10 in the CV and to parents can access this also.
– REPORT on their sustainability video up on Utube.
– REPORT that pipe replacement, maintenance and repairs is still going on and crews are wearing gloves and masks.
– Water tips as it gets hotter. 80% of the water we use is outside. Look there for savings.
– REPORT that there are water bill credits for folks in need. www.dwa.org/h2o (not 0).
– REPORT that there is still funding for energy efficient washing machines, sprinklers, irrigation systems, grass removal, hotels etc.,
– DWA office is currently closed to the public but there’s a payment box outside the office on Gene Autry.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)
Ashley
Technology Segment – May 2, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Technology 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.
EGGHEAD IT w/ Dennis Shelly re: Palm Desert, CA.
– REPORT that all folks are going ”remote”.
– REPORT that Internet slowdowns will occur.
– REPORT on how he monitors your computer remotely for only $20./month. Has anti-virus software as well for only $5./month. Does a tune-up. Takes about 45 minutes to an hour to do. Should be done every three months.
– Email is info@nulleggheadit.com.
– DISCUSSION that turn around time to service your computer is usually one day.
– REPORT that your keyboard has more germs than a public toilet.
www.eggheadit.com
(760) 205-0105)
Dennis
Desert AIDS Project Segment – May 2, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – 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.
REVIVALS STORES w/ Dane Koch – Director of Retail – 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that all 3 stores are closed.
– REPORT that perhaps drop off centers will open soon. How will the drop offs will be sanitized.
– REPORT that the warehouses are very full.
– REPORT on how to clean the stores in an ongoing manner when they open-up again.
– REPORT that soon their Mod new furniture line will be for sale on-line.
www.revivalsstores.com
Dane
DESERT AIDS PROJECT w/ Charles Huff re: Volunteer Program Manager for all of DAP.
– REPORT on how the staff is working/not working during this quarantine. Sneeze guards will be in place when they re-open.
– REPORT on how families are functioning during this shut-down.
– DO NOT drop off items to Revivals @ this point in time. Drop-off is closed.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118)
Charles
Restaurant of the Week Segment – May 2, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Paris Kessinger re; “Crazy Mels Burgers and Bar” 166 N. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that he is open for take-out and delivery.
– REPORT that “Crazy Mels” is taking this time to renovate and improve the Restaurant.
– REPORT on no sitting inside or out, but area to wait for your take-out.
– REPORT that big stores are still open but the small P.S. businesses are not allowed to open.
– Hope that they will get some notice before they can re-open.
– REPORT that the Chamber is doing a good job of communicating.
– Open every day but Tuesday from 10 AM to 7 PM.
– Locals are walking on Palm Canyon.
– REPORT that menu is the same and prices are the same.
– REPORT on how to order/pay. Walk up to the window and order or call and order. Ready in about 5 minutes. Order thru Ubereats or Grubhub. Larger orders get a free meal. Can’t sit on patio or in restaurant, but there is a sitting area off to the side while you wait for your order.
(760) 656-7563)
Paris
Restaurant of the Week Segment – April 25, 2020
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: Ex. Chef, GM and Owner of “Peaks Restaurant”/Elevated Experiences, 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REMINDER that the Tram remains closed and therefore so does “Peaks”.
– REPORT on the remodeling that was going on when the “shelter-in-place” order came down.
– REPORT that the Tram still goes up and down to check mail, refrigeration, electrical etc.
– REPORT that the entire Mountain Station is being redone. BUT, they have ordered the new implements/safeguards necessary for the new required social distancing when they reopen.
– REPORT on moving Look-Out Lounge, new bar for Peaks,
– REPORT on the new menus he is developing for “Peaks” and the “Pines Café”. Probably more “grab and go”. More of a summer menu. Picnic baskets too.
– REPORT that they donated all their food to F.I.N.D. when the shut-down was ordered.
– REPORT that he is the President of the P.S. Chamber.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-4537)
John
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – April 25, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare 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.
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is working closely w/ Eisenhower Health, Desert Care Network and Desert AIDS Project to service the community.
– REPORT that there is a COVID-19 testing tent @ their campus on El Cielo. Looking for air conditioners for this tent. Testing between 40 – 50 folks a day. For D.O.H.C.’s employees and patients.
– We are 5 weeks into the “Shelter-In-Place”.
– THE BAD NEWS. Riverside County is #2 for positive cases in CA. (after Los Angeles). But the rate has SLOWED!!!!
– REPORT that hospitals are starting to see elective surgical cases return. Folks have been staying home w/ heart attacks, strokes etc.,
– REPORT on the regime/ritual for D.O.H.C. staff and their clothing when their shift is over.
– DISCUSSION of their (760) 969-6555 patient help line for D.O.H.C. clients.
– REPORT on a new COVID-19 symptom. “COVID-19 toes” is showing up in younger folks.
– THE GOOD NEWS – work on vaccine being done all over the world. Trying to find ways for the body to recognize the virus and the antibodies. Looking @ vaccines from other counties.
– REPORT on convalescent plasma.
– REPORT on the “herb immunity”.
– REPORT that LabCorp will have the ability to do a blood test, approved by the FDA, to see if you have had the virus. LabCorp has a home test you can pay for and send it.
– DISCUSSION that we now know that dogs can be asymptomatic w/ the virus and cats can be symptomatic. Pigs and chickens CANNOT get CoronaVirus!!!!
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Desert Dream Dentistry Segment – April 25, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – Desert Dream Dentistry 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.
DESERT DREAM DENTISTRY w/ Dr. Kianor Shah re: 73151 El Paseo, Ste., “C”, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REMINDER that Dr. Shah is waiting for things to return to normal and is waiting for us!!!
– DISCUSSION of the fact that he is OPEN any day that’s needed and on the weekend a well. For folks who have emergencies while they are visiting here. Wrong for patients to go to an emergency room @ a hospital for a tooth.
– REPORT that dentists and hygienist are the most at-risk groups because of the aerosols they work with, so DDD takes great precautions….i.e. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS.
– REPORT that they try to see patients the SAME DAY if possible.
– DISCUSSION that dental patients care most about NOT BEING HURT.
– DISCUSSION of their FREE teeth whitening on the Joey English Extreme Home Makeover Wheel.
– DISCUSSION of Dr. Shah’s International visibility and efforts and his REPORT that 1 out of every 3 people are missing at least one tooth.
www.desertdreamdentistry.com
(760) 219-7487)
Dr. Shah
Eisenhower Health Segment – April 25, 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/ Ann Mostofi re: MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer & V.P. of Patient Care Services. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on the COVID-19 services @ EH. All the safety procedures are in place. Most of their COVID-19 patients are finishing their recovery @ home.
– REPORT that they saw a surge of 35 – 40 positive patients, but now seeing a decline. EH is well-able to handle this. EH is here to help.
– DISCUSSION that the symptoms have been so varied for the COVID-19.
– REPORT on the staff @ EH. They are doing GREAT. DISCUSSION of how the staff carefully changes shifts.
– DISCUSSION of her thoughts that this disease may go on for quite a while.
– REPORT that EH is AGAIN a “Magnet Hospital”. One of only 35 hospitals in CA. for nursing excellence and patient outcome.
– DISCUSSION that an OB Facility is in the works. Visiting is not allowed @ this point in time. Emergency department is open. Some surgeries are on-going. Procedural areas are open.
– REPORT on the 24-hour hotline number for all COVID-19 questions (760) 837-8988 and www.eisenhowerhealth.org/coronavirus.
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 340-3911)
Ann
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