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Eisenhower Health Segment – April 30, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Ben Farber re: VP of Patient Care Services; Chief Nursing Officer EH and Lee Rice re: Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Eisenhower Health FOR THEIR 3RD TIME; is a “Magnet Hospital”.
L. – REPORT that during the nursing shortage in the 1930’s so there was a study as to why nurses would drive further to work at a certain hospital…i.e. why one hospital was a “magnet” for the nurses. Now EH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN THE CV to be a Magnet Hospital to attract GREAT NURSES.
B. – DISCUSSION of how EH was “judged” and awarded this designation AGAIN.
B. – REPORT that the number 1 attraction is “cultural” Enough staff. Their recruitment and retention programs.
B. – DISCUSSION of where we recruit from. i.e. Canada. We have 1200 – 1400 RN’s @ EH. What the recruitment process entails. Also, going to national conferences.
B. – DISCUSSION of how/where he went into nursing. The feedback from the teams and their support of each other.
L. – REPORT that EH is the only “not for profit” hospital in the Desert. The support of their donors that is so important.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org).
Ben and Lee
Jeff Hocker Productions Presents Segment – April 30, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Jeff Hocker Productions Presents Segment
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CINCO DE MAYO w/ Jeff Hocker re:
– REPORT that Cinco de Mayo is really an American Holiday.
– HOLD THE DATE; Sunday May 4; 2 – 10 PM. On Arenas. Featuring;
1. Mariachi Arco Iris de Los Angeles
2. Willie Gomez from The Voice
3. DJ’S Eric Omelas and Lizz Castles
4. Bassmoves.
– FEATURING; Tito’s Vodka VIP Cantina, Corona Extyra, Modelo Especial, Tito’s Vodka Hornitos, Herradura Tequila.
– REPORT that you can redeem your ticket for VIP Wristband @ Security Entrance @ Arenas Road & Calle Encilia.
– (contact info; www.cincoDeMayoPalmSprings.com and www.hockerproductions.com ).
Jeff
D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment – April 29, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment
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DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE WOMAN’S SEGMENT w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist @ D.O.H.C. Behavioral Health where she is a Master Level Clinician. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– CATHY’S THEME FOR TODAY: “Mother Nature’s Stress Remedy”.
– REMEMBER that something happens when you think all your problems are solved something surprises and stresses you. But nothing in life is constant BUT CHANGE.
– REPORT on ways to deal w/ stress. Some not so healthy, such as too much food, drink, substance abuse or even shopping.
– REPORT that Nature unifies and calms us;
1. TAKE A REFLECTIVE MOMENT and examine what you do when stressed. Take a deep breath and remember what you loved in your childhood.
2. CHOOSE NATURE; resist the impulse to pick up your phone or the remote. Create head space. Choose to head out into nature instead.
3. TUNE INTO YOUR SENSES; listen, look, smell, feel at a local park, garden or walking trail, etc. Add a moment of gratitude.
4. PUSH YOURSELF; DO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT STRETCH YOUR ABILITIES. Newness pushes us, this is where joy emerges.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-5277).
Cathy
“Legal Eagle” Segment – April 29, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – “Legal Eagle” Segment
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LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– QUESTIONS from Joey Pals.
1. Is LEGAL AID good to use and reputable? (Lawyers w/ legal aid get good trial experience. They are overburdened w/ a heavy case load.)
2. Define “defamation” (Two kinds; libel is written and slander is spoken. It is false information to a 3rd party to harm a reputation.)
3. Does the Association of American Law Schools demand that an attorney graduate from an ABA accredited law school? (Not the rule. Not the same in every state. CA. for instance does not have this rule.)
– FOCUS OF ROBERT’S PRACTICE.
1. Personal bankruptcy. There are lots of chapters in personal bankruptcies. Either Chapter 7 where you get all your debts discharged as long as you get rid of all the secured items. Mortgages also. You CANNOT discharge student loans, judgements against you from a DUI, or a tort, or last 3 years of income taxes. Or a Chapter 13 where if you make more than the median income in CA ($70,000/yr for a single person) you MUST do a 13. A Chapter 13 has a payment plan.
2. BK will be on your FICA for 10 years.
– REPORT that when you file a Chapter 7 Robert can get you a 700 credit score in a year if you do what he says.
– (contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669).
Robert
cont. “Legal Eagle” Segment – April 29, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. “Legal Eagle” Segment
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Cont. LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– Cont. QUESTIONS from Joey Pals.
4. If you have an old trust, how do you update it? (You can go back to the lawyer who wrote it in the first place, if a lawyer DID write it. Otherwise, you should just start over w/ a lawyer who specializes in this service. Remember, Para Legals CANNOT give legal advice. In some cases, just need an amendment. Living trust for a single person in $2800. Living trust for a married couple is $3,000.)
– REPORT that if you go to Robert’s website there is a great webinar on living trusts!!!!
– FOCUS OF ROBERT’S PRACTICE.
1. Personal bankruptcy. There are lots of chapters in personal bankruptcies. Either Chapter 7 where you get all your debts discharged as long as you get rid of all the secured items. Mortgages also. You CANNOT discharge student loans, judgements against you from a DUI, or a tort, or last 3 years of income taxes. Or a Chapter 13 where if you make more than the median income in CA ($70,000/yr for a single person) you MUST do a 13. A Chapter 13 has a payment plan.
2. BK will be on your FICA for 10 years.
REPORT that when you file a Chapter 7 Robert can get you a 700 credit score in a year if you do what he says.
-(contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669).
Robert
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – April 28, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Amber Castillo re: Social Media/Marketing Director @ “LuLu California Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on “LuLu California Bistro” where there’s “always a party”. “Absolulu“ lol
– DISCUSSION of her big “blended” family.
– REPORT on the success of Easter Sunday.
– HOLD THE DATE: May 11, Mother’s Day @ Lulu’s 3-course $59.99 for the Mother’s Day Brunch. Lulu’s 3-course $59.99 for Mother’s Day Dinner. AND after 3 PM on Mother’s Day the regular menu.
– REPORT on THINGS @ LULU;
1. BREAKFAST IN THE BAR; starting @ $9.99.
2. ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR; 24/7 all day every day. Bar bites @ $7.99. All well drinks $6.99.
3. WEEKLY DAILY SPECIALS; $27.99 all a la carte items.
– (contact info: www.lulupalmsprings.com and (760) 327-LULU 5858)
Amber and her little girl
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 28, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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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 IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Why such an increase in autism? (Yes. In 2000 it was 1 child in 150; in 2020 if was 1 child in 38. 1 in 31 is 8 years old. 3 and a half times more likely for boys than girls. We now do a better job of screening and diagnosis. 1 in 28 are Caucasian; 1 in 32 are Hispanic. Causes; genetic, older parent, mother obese, or birth trauma.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 28, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. 3. 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”.
– cont. of – QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
Cont. 2. Is a measles booster necessary? (If you were vaccinated between 1958 and 1963 it was a pretty good vaccine, so NO. If you were vaccinated between 1963 to 1968 it was not a good vaccine and YES you should get a booster. Your doctor can check if you need on via your blood. Measles is easily spread. Lots of information on www.mydohc.com. Vit A is NOT a treatment for Measles. The vaccine is SAFE.)
3. Did we un-extinct the “dire wolf”? (If you watch the “Game of Thrones” a company has taken DNA from an extinct cell and IVF into a “hound-dog” and brought b ack the “dire wolf”. I.E. This type of engineering will help w/ animals on the near-extinction list.)
4. What are cold feet an early indication of: (Can be a prediction of heart disease, anemia, diabetes, etc. Elevate your feet or put soxs on, or exercise. If it DOES not go away, see your doctor about blood flow).
5. Is “cold plunging” good for you? (It is safe. There are benefits. For muscle aches. There is a risk. Start out slow. After 5 minutes in REALLY COLD WATER there are certain risk factors. You hyperventilate and your heart rate goes up.)
– 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.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – April 28 – May 2, 2025
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: May, 2, 2025. National Brothers and Sisters Day.
1. WHO; ANIMAL SAMARITANS
WHAT; Re-opening the doors @ 1000 Palms newly remodeled Veterinary Clinic.
WHEN; MONDAY MAY 5.
WHERE; 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 92276
WEB; www.animalsamaritans.org
2. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; An Evening w/ David Sedaris, NY Times best selling author & humorist.
WHEN; SAT., MAY 3.
WHERE; P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org. b
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: May, 1, 2025. International Workers Day.
1. WHO; THE PALM CANYON THEATRE.
WHAT; “Forever Plaid”.
WHEN; MAY 9 – 18.
WHERE: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr.,
WEB; www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
2. WHO; CV REP’s Adam Karstens wants you to know about;
WHAT; “Other Desert Cities”.
WHEN; NOW THRU MAY 4.
WHERE; 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA.
WHAT; James Taylor @ www.jamestaylor.com.
WHEN; May 7; 7:30.
WHERE; Acrisure Arena.
WEB; www.acrisurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Ap., 30, 2025. National Honesty Day
1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; Provides comprehensive pediatric services to all children and teens from birth to 18.
WHEN; ON-GOING.
WHERE; On-line or in person.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: Cabaret Riot
WHEN; EVERY MONDAY FROM AP., 28 – JUNE; 7 PM
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
3. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Chairman Milanovich wants you to know.
WHAT; ACC’s COO Saverio Scheri announces their opening of the new expansion to their over 250 slots and tables in Rancho Mirage.
WHEN; FRI., AP., 25.
WHERE; The Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Ap., 29, 2025 National Peace Rose Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Open Call Talent Project.
WHEN; FRI., MAY 2; SAT., MAY 3.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; MICHAEL HOLMES’ PURPLE ROOM, P.S. PREMIER SUPPER CLUB.
WHAT; Temporarily Closed due to a gas pipe issues.
WHEN; AT THIS POINT IN TIME.
WHERE; 1900 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264.
WEB; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS Josh and Ray, want you to know.
WHAT; “Addams Family” Dinner Theatre Under the Stars @ the Amphitheatre.
WHEN; OCT., 24 TO 26.
WHERE; 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA.
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.
MONDAY: Ap., 28, 2025 International Workers Memorial Day.
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; FREE Screening “The Secret of Nimh”
WHEN; APRIL 29; 7 PM.
WHERE; Palm Springs Downtown Park.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; ANIMAL SAMARITANS
WHAT; Re-opening the doors @ 1000 Palms newly remodeled Veterinary Clinic.
WHEN; MONDAY MAY 5.
WHERE; 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, 92276
WEB; www.animalsamaritans.org.
3. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; David Sedaris.
WHEN; 2ND SHOW ADDED MAY 3; 2 PM
WHERE; Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
For further reference to the JEdD, visit my website www.joeyenglish.com.
Insurance Segment – April 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Insurance Segment
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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village.
– DISCUSSION of what he’s doing the “most” of now…helping folks find insurance because MORE companies are leaving CA left and right. i.e. Kemper and Nationwide. So there are fewer companies to choose from. So many companies have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide has closed their doors to new business. Dennis can move these folks to other insurance companies. Companies are getting more aggressive.
– REPORT that his staff includes his son and another new employee and he still needs a couple more. Dennis will train anyone new.
– QUESTION “JOEY PALS”
1. What’s the “free to look” period? (Doesn’t cover auto, property etc., covers policy about life insurance or annuities. You have a time frame in which to change you mind and get your money back w/ no fees.)
2. With this economy should we increase the value and insurance on our home in case they need to be replaced? (No, you don’t need to do that, the insurance companies do that for you automatically. Usually 4 %. Replacement costs of $350 per square foot. Best you look and check. There is something called “extended replacement costs.” You can INCREASE this BUT NOT DECREASE the amount they give you.
3. Is there really an insurance company that WILL NOT turn anyone down? (No, i.e. for homes, the insurance company will inspect and have you make repairs. Dennis will usually fine you another company and that gives you time to make repairs. THERE IS NOT A HOUSE DENNIS CANNOT INSURE. Some insurance companies will NOT insure historical homes.)
4. Is there an insurance company that requires no physical and cannot be cancelled? (No, medical insurance will always increase and then you’ll get Medicare. Term insurance WILL never go up.)
5. Is insurance more for an electric car (unicar) than a gas operated car? (Yes. Parts for electric cars are a fortune.)
– REPORT on how Dennis is an independent broker and still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES @ Ascend.
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone. Fill out the form on the front page of the website and Dennis will give you a quote about anything you need.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)
Dennis
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
