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cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 31, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Sweet BabyJ’ai and Liz Borden re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Presenting the Sunset Music Series. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– DISCUSSION of Nov, 8, 9, & 10 “Sunset Music & Comedy Festival” tickets and locations and featured acts. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
Sweet Baby J’ai and Liz
DAP Health/Revivals Segment – October 30, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – DAP Health/Revivals Segment
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DAP HEALTH/”MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steve Henke re: 1695 N. Sunrise Way. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT on Joey’s cataract surgery @ Acuity.
– DISCUSSION of brand-new editions of DAP Health Magazine. Available for FREE on newsstands across the Valley and at all DAP Health Clinics. Cover is Liz Ostoich, the top DAP Fundraiser this year.
– DISCUSSION of the articles in the Magazine. Lots of great stories, health tips, gender identity, etc.
– REPORT on the photo of Steve for Revivals. All in white. WHERE you shop matters.
– REPORT on the great NEW mattresses @ Revivals that are a fraction of the cost in a traditional mattress store.
– REPORT that it’s a great time to shop Revivals; ac is working, less people and competition for you, all the money you spend there goes to DAPHealth for people’s healthcare.
– MISSION OF REVIVALS; To provide Comprehensive health care for over 85,000 w/ the new partnership w/ Borego Health…..AND over 60,000 are women and children. Most of them are in the CV.
– REPORT on the 4 Revivals Stores; all on Hwy. 111. Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indio.
– HOLD THE DATE;
1. SAT., Oct., 26 DAP Health“Equity Walk”. Steps off from Ruth Hardy Park. FREE health and wellness village. Music, booths, food trucks, FREE Koffi, dunk tank, children’s activity area, etc., A family-friendly fundraiser. www.dapHealthequitywalk.org
– REPORT on the booth for Pride Nov., 2 and 3. All kinds of testing, information etc. Nov., 3 come out for the Parade. www.daphealth.org/pride.
– REPORT that DAP Health serves all ages across the Valley. Registering as a patient is very simple.
– REPORT that on Oct., 2 President David Brinkman got a fabulous Pride award here at the Palm Springs Hilton.
– (contact info: www.daphealth.org/dofl and (760) 323-2118.
Mr. Community
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Segment – October 30, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Segment
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS w/ Chairman Reid Milanovich re: Cultural Museum 140 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– DISCUSSION of the mission statement of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum being dedicated to the history and culture of the Agua Caliente People.
– REPORT that the Museum was originally founded in 1991.
– REPORT that the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy donated 320 acres to the Tribe, who were the original occupants of the land. The Tribe is the prime steward of the land and intends to maintain their cultural heritage on it.
– (contact info: www.accmuseum.org and www.aguacaliente.org and (760) 778-1079).
Chairman Milanovich
Eisenhower Health Segment – October 30, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Danielle Higgins, Mgr. Eisenhower Health Breast Center and Lynn Fishel, Marketing Dept. re: 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Oct., is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Paint El Paseo Pink”. EH will be PINK.
– DISCUSSION of the need for mammograms. Find the cancer @ an early stage.1 time a year @ age 40 and go until you are physically UNABLE to do so.
– DISCUSSION of how breast cancer impacts men.
– REPORT on the NEW Anne and Kirk Douglas Breast Center @ 151 S. Sunrise in Palm Springs; great access, callback for patients and biopsy scheduled within 8 days. The different locations you can go to. The changes in the way mammograms are done.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. FREE OCT., 22; 5:30 dinner – 7:30 PM presentation” From Cancer Treatment to Survivorship”; About treatments, about Life After Cancer, about strategies for physical recovery, nutrition and exercise. @ Eisenhower.
2. FREE OCT., 24; 5:30 dinner; 6 PM presentation. “Empowering Our Community: Expanding Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care.” Opening a new multi-disciplinary clinic and a high-rick breast cancer clinic as well. Sign up on-line @ www.eisenhowerhealth.org/calendar.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 340-3911).
Danielle and Lynne
Palm Canyon Theatre Segment – October 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Palm Canyon Theatre Segment
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PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Derik Shopinski Business Manager, Actor, Director, Costume Designer, Dancer re; 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on the upcoming shows;
HOLD THE DATES”
1. Oct., 25 – Nov.,10 – “La Cage Aux Folles”…..may add a 4th week. Stay tuned. Derik did 120 individual pieces of costume work. AND Derik is IN this show.
2. Nov.,29 – Dec., 22 – “Mary Poppins” which Derik will direct.
3. Jan., 17 – 26 – Del Shores’ “A Very Sordid Wedding”.
4. Feb., 7 – Mar., 2 – “My Fair Lady” which Derik will direct.
5. Mar., 14 – Ap., 6 – “Victor/Victoria” which Derik will direct.
6. Ap., 18 – 27 – “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
7. May 9 – 18 – “Forever Plaid”
8. July 11 – 20 – “Falsettos”
– (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.org and (760) 323-5123)
Derik
Crossroads To Care Segment – October 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– REPORT that folks are getting vaccines for Covid, Pneumonia, Flu and RSV from pharmacies.
– DISCUSSION of “natural immunity”.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– DISCUSSION of how the typical house call goes.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patty
Desert-Theatricals Segment – October 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert-Theatricals Segment
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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Artistic Director, director and choreographer and Joshua Carr; Dir. of Operations and Musical Director Re: The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M. 92270. (behind the Pink Elephant Car Wash).
– REPORT that Josh started out as a singer and then when he met Ray, who was a dancer. Now they do EVERY aspect of the shows.
– REPORT that they have been a personal and professional couple for over 30 years.
– DISCUSSION of what the schedule might have been, (FREE shows @ the R.M. Library) vs what they are really doing. Not really closing down, constructing in between shows.
– REPORT on the new additions; a kitchen, an orchestra pit, a main curtain, two box offices.
– DISCUSSION of where the construction budget comes from….THE CITY.
– DISCUSSION of the youth programs they provide. Desert Theatrical Junior does 3 shows a year. 100 kids in the FREE program. FREE to kids and FREE to audience.
– REPORT that they hold auditions each year for the shows and folks come from all over to audition. Cast all 3 shows from this one
– DISCRIPTION of the Theatre. The “mini” Hollywood Bowl. Can seat up to 1,000 or 180 for dinner seating.
– REPORT on different events;
1. Nov., 23, & 24 Youth Series “Into The Woods, Jr.”
2. Jan., 11 “Christmas Show 1960” is always FREE w/ Tod Macofsky.
3. Feb., 15 “Mod Squad” Variety Show
4. Broadway Series HOLD THE DATES; purchase tickets on-line or in person NOW.
– March 7 – 9 “Oliver”
– April 11 – 13 “HairSpray”
– May “Oklahoma”
– (contact info; www.desert-theatricals.com and (760) 324-4511).
Ray and Josh
Restaurant of the Week Segment – October 28, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION of the disappointing summer business in Palm Springs. 30 to 40% off.
– REPORT on J.T.’s DINER.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST. 8 AM to 2 PM.
– REPORT that business is about 50-50 breakfast and lunch.
– DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning.
– REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT.
– DISCUSSION of the new menu.
1. Octopus w/ rice.
2. Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and a torta on the menu.
3. Rib-eye tacos.
4. Shrimp.
5. Rib-eye steak.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – October 28, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
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 Joey’s cataract surgery by Acuity Eye Group re. D.O.H.C. How many things can be detected thru the eye…i.e. alzheimers, heart attach risks, a lot is A-I driven.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Why are so many pharmacies closing? (Consumers have changed how they shop. On-line now. Business plan was wrong for CVS, WALGREENS, RITE AID. Many have huge fines due to their conduct during Covid.) Dr. Brian serves on some national councils that evaluates pharmacies.
2. What is new in birth control? (There is almost an OTC birth control FREE Pill. No prescription is needed, no parental permission needed or age requirement. Actually getting close to a dependable birth control application for men. It’s a gel put on the shoulder EVERY DAY. Requires 8 weeks to get on the regime and 8 weeks to get off it.)
– 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.
– REMINDER that you can get both shots in one drive-thru.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – October 28, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. 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. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET
cont., 2 What is new in birth control? (This gel stops the production of sperm. Not certain of the failure rate yet.)
3. What if a person has been ill for 3 to 4 weeks w/ symptoms. How long will it take to recover? (Definition of “long covid”. Regular COVID clears in 3- 5 days, if is longer than that it IS LONG COVID. There are 200 symptoms reported for LONG COVID.)
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s award for the outstanding philanthropic corporation in the Desert for 2024 on National Philanthropy Day. SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY.
– DISCUSSION of D.O.H.C.’s support of PRIDE WEEK.
– REPORT of D.O.H.C.’s support of the Heart Walk.
– REPORT that there are now new variants of Covid. You NEED TO GET THIS NEW VACCINE.
– REPORT on OPEN ENROLLMENT? (Every year our Medicare Seniors get to choose who they want to care for them. 1 out of every 3 seniors in the CV is insured by D.O.H.C. Call Brian Bilhartz Desert Insurance @ (760) 459-9617.
– 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.
– REPORT on the FREE Drive Thru Pediatric Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– YUCCA VALLEY PRIMARY CARE OFFICE: 57475 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 101. Thursdays. 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 6 months and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41-120 Washington St. Sat., 10/5 and Sat., 10/26; 8 AM – 12 PM; 6 months and older.
DESERT OASIS OCT. HEALTH CARE MINUTE; “Breast Health”
“Hello, hello; It’s Joey English. This D.O.H.C. Minute features the audio from a wonderful Wellness video that can be found on www.mydohc.com. Lots of good information to be enjoyed too. So, roll the audio”
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
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