July
Animal Segment – July 11, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – Animal 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
LOVING ALL ANIMALS. w/ Lisa Knox re: Executive Assistant. 83496 – 51st Ave., Coachella, 92236.
– DISCUSSION that the reports on whether or not a dog or cat can get COVID-19 have changed. YES. They can.
– REPORT that the Shelter has changed everything to comply w/ the protocols for COVID-19. I.E. Bathing every animal that comes in. CATS TOO!!
– APPOINTMENT only for adoptions, which are going very well during the “stay at home” order. Shelter front door is monitored via phones. $300. for dogs, $85. for cats. All animals up for adoption are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered.
– DISCUSSION of how to deal w/ homeless animals. 25 lbs and under LAA will try and help.
– REPORT that the website is being revamped. More interactive.
– NEED for volunteers.
– REPORT on how to take care of animals in this heat.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000)
Lisa
“Senior Moment” Segment – July 11, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He’s the Clare Bridge/Memory Facility Co-Ordinator.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale care provides: 1.) Independent Living 2). Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia (Clare Bridge). All are to “shelter-in-place”.
– REPORT that there ARE NO COVID-19 cases @ Brookdale!!!!
– REPORT on how the cleaning is accomplished by their housekeeping staff w/ data safety sheets.
– DISCUSSION that Brookdale needs to protect residents living INSIDE and staff coming in from the OUTSIDE.
– REPORT on medical personnel doing VIRTUAL visits when needed.
– REPORT that there are vacancies in Assisted Living.
– REPORT that residents feel safe and secure. Virtual visits w/ families are popular. Visits thru email, facetime, skyping, thru the windows, etc. Families are happy to know their loved one is in such a safe facility.
– REPORT that if a resident is near the end-of-life the family is allowed to be w/ them w/ proper restrictions.
– REPORT that any new residents who move in will have to comply w/ the 14-day quarantine that is in place for the whole country. Lance will guide everyone thru the process. Virtual visits and “porch” visits.
– REPORT on the ventilation system maintenance schedule to combat the airborne virus. Each apartment has its own ventilation system!!!
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)
Kurt
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – July 11, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond re: President & Founder; 495 Town Center Way, 44 Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION that skilled nursing centers have difficult challenges due to COVID-19 PLUS the additional health issues that may also exist.
– REPORT that there are ZOOM meetings every 2 weeks for caregivers. Alzheimer Coachella Valley does the same thing.
– DISCUSSION of how patients get by without the support groups they were ABLE to attend. Now some groups i.e. “Songshine” are doing ZOOM meetings. Problem is that some older folks don’t like the technology involved.
– DISCUSSION of the challenge of deterioration that may occur for isolated patients AND the caregiver.
– REPORT that DHC will assist caregivers who reach frustrating challenges and help when re-locating patients is needed. Detailed protocol for cleaning and integrating into the new community involved.
– PUT ON A MASK.
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)
Kae
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – July 11, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on how death causes the COVID-19 to be gone.
– DISCUSSION that Forest Lawn practices “Universal Precaution” NOW and always has. Sometimes there is a veil placed over the deceased as an extra precaution.
– REPORT that our own mortality is being discussed more during this Pandemic. Time to make your final plans. Forest Lawn is having these conversations over the phone, on-line etc.,
– REPORT that Forest Lawn’s concern is not only for the deceased who died of COVID-19 but the family that has been w/ the deceased during those final days. So contact is withheld for the 14 day incubation period.
– Forest Lawn provides masks for anyone who doesn’t have one.
– REPORT that more people are passing away of course, during this Pandemic.
– REMEMBER that Forest Lawn is actually part of the “first responders” category.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)
Larry
Neuro Vitality Segment – July 11, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Neuro Vitality 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Bev Greer re: Chief Executive Officer @ 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Their Mission Statement. Out-patient services only, etc. Over 40 years in existence. Only facility of its kind IN THE WORLD.
– REPORT that there is no COVID-19 among their clients or staff!!!
– REPORT that their facility is closed to the public @ this point in time. Kitchen, gym, nurse, social worker etc., still working in one form or another.
– REPORT that most of their services have been converted to virtual presentations. NVC is providing tablets AND instruction to their clients who are sheltering @ home so they can take advantage of the virtual on-line classes and services.
– REPORT that they deliver lunch to folks who are homebound.
– DISCUSSION that NVC is willing to advise and/or help you if you have someone living w/ you that NOW needs some guidance and assistance.
– DISCUSSION of how new patients are incorporated into their system and how they can service these new folks, ANYWHERE in the world.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)
Bev
Desert Care Network Segment – July 11, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Desert Care Network 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER w/ Dr. Tim Tyler re: 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA.
– His specialized services and educational background.
– REPORT that even during this Pandemic, Cancer DOES NOT SLOW DOWN. DCN goes to great lengths to create a “safe” environment for their Cancer patients. How DCN/CCC is dealing w/ the increased anxiety.
– DISCUSSION that the 100 ICU beds @ all the hospitals are full and patients are possibly being sent to San Francisco. More patients were coming in from the Eastern Coachella Valley.
– CALL ahead of time before coming to DCN if you have symptoms. Can’t compromise the patients in the Comprehensive Cancer Center OF COURSE!!
– DISCUSSION of the subject of drugs bought in Mexico. These drugs are manufactured differently sometimes, not patent-protected any longer, etc. Possibly have a different “window” of effectiveness and need close monitoring.
– DISCUSSION of Dr. Tyler’s information about a possible vaccine.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(760) 561-7373)
Tim
“Talk of Stars”/Books & Authors Segment – July 11, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars”/Books & Authors 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
Jason Stuart re; “Shut up, I’m Talking“.
– He’s an actor, comic, producer, writer, host, activist and singer.
– His showbiz background.
– How he came to write the book.
– His 7 week web series “Smothered”.
– Over 61 reviews on Amazon.
– Get the book on his website, along w/ all his social media.
– REPORT on Ruta Lee’s heartfelt “thank you” to all the Joey Pals on the death of her husband of 44 years, Webb Lowe.
www.jasonstuart.com
Jason
Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 4, 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/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”. 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that inside dining is not allowed at this point-in-time for possibly 3 weeks.
– REPORT on his large space to provide proper “social distancing” outside for dining.
– REPORT on brunch on Sat., and Sun., from 11 AM to 3 PM. Dinner 7 days a week from 5 to 9 PM ONLY on the patio now.
– REPORT that “to go” menu is still available!!!! Save 20% is you do curb-side pick-up and not go thru GrubHub, UberEats, other delivery apps, etc.
– DISCUSSION of the prices of meats. Reason “849”
streamlined their menu to be affordable for everyone.
– REPORT on “contact-less” delivery @ the restaurant.
– REPORT on the brunch menu…i.e. egg white frittata.
– REPORT on the dinner/to-go menu…i.e. Irish Stew pie, veggie burger. Desserts, i.e. GREAT 849 caramel macchiato cake and carrot cake sandwich.
– REQUEST to please make a reservation.
– REPORT that there is no catering at this point-in-time.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490)
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – July 4, 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. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that we are now starting our 16th week of “sheltering in place”.
– DISCUSSION of the lack of “celebration” for this 4th of July. Our universal depression/heartache @ this point in time.
– REPORT on the bad news: that our 3 hospitals ICU’s are filled. Surge is happening now, EVERYWHERE. Imperial Valley is sending their COVID-19 patients to San Francisco!!!!
– Most of the new cases are age 49 and below.
– Patients as young as 35 are not doing well in hospital. Obesity contributes to this.
– MOST NEW CASES are coming from Coachella, Indio, etc.
– DISCUSSION that China is reporting that the H1N1 “swine flu” from 2009 and 1918 is having a resurgence.
– DISCUSSION of a zoo anomic virus, transfers from animals to humans.
– DISCUSSION OF 50,000 cases a day in the U.S.
– REPORT to limit your input of knowledge on COVID-19 to legitimate sources, not FB, etc.
– DISCUSSION of anti-body therapies vs. a vaccine.
– REPORT on the progress of a vaccine. Possibly by October for high-risk workers. Cansino vaccine is being tested in the military. Pfiser being tested as well.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – July 4, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. 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. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT on wearing masks is NOT recommended for children 2 years of age and under ONLY.
– REPORT that simple, common sense practices ARE THE ONLY THINGS THAT WORKS. A mask is easier to operate than a ventilator!!!!
– DISCUSSION of the work of Barry Dayton over @ D.O.H.C.
– DISCUSSION of the TRUE “corona virus fatigue” and the uncertainty of all of this.
– REPORT on therapies being used now…i.e. Remdesivir treatment, convalescent plasma, etc.
– DISCUSSION that most people who HAVE NO SYMPTOMS showed COVID-19 in their lungs etc.
– REPORT that autopsy results on COVID-19 patients show virius affects on all organs.
– REPORT ON TESTING…..DOHC members call (760) 969-6555 for FREE testing thru DOHC, and ANYONE may call to get advice and information. Turn-around time is now up to 7 days. Positive results are around 10%. D.O.H.C. is doing “drive-up” testing of over 100 persons a day.
– REPORT that you can get the virus THRU YOUR EYES too.
– REPORT that almost everyone HAS to have been exposed at this point in time.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
