September
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 19, 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 (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 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 27th. week of “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT that CA. has surpassed 775,000 cases, only Brazil has a higher per capita rate than the U.S. figure.
– REPORT that Australia and New Zealand are almost @ 0.
– REPORT that we have 9 vaccines in development now and Pfiser has over 9,000 people enrolled in the trials and have extended their trials down to 16-year olds and also folks w/ HIV.
– DISCUSSION of how we will “live” w/ this virus going forward, as we live w/ others, i.e. polio, sars, etc. May be seasonal etc.,
– REPORT that the vaccine now is a “two-shot” but going forward the hope is for a “one-shot” annual vaccine.
– DISCUSSION of a question from a “Joey Pal”…”herd mentality”. i.e. people who like to wear or do not like to wear masks is an example of “herd mentality”. Dr. Robert Ray Redfield, the head of the CDC has said that the “mask” is probably MORE IMPORTANT that a vaccine.
– REPORT that we are waiting to see if there is a surge a few weeks after Labor Day and so far we have NOT seen spikes in the number of cases.
– DISCUSSION that Riverside County has moved into the “red” tier.
– REPORT that hospital numbers are down. Our community is @ 4 – 6 %.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has given over 4,000 flu shots in their drive-thru facilities.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – September 19, 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 (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 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 of more good news;
1. We have 9 vaccines in trials now.
2. DISCUSSION that we are running out of monkeys for the research tests for the flu vaccine.
3. 9 COVID-19 vaccines are now in clinical trial. There are enough folks in these study trials to start to assess the validity of the vaccine.
4. REPORT that the 8,000 clinical trials in S. America and S. Africa are over and the results can be studied NOW. Signs that the results are very positive. Safety data takes longer to determine.
5. NOVEMBER or DECEMBER we will have the first doses of a vaccine for health care workers. The world will be on it’s way to being vaccinated by next Spring.
6. DISCUSSION of the folks who believe that this whole thing is a farce and won’t get a vaccine.
7. Get your flu shot NOW. Supply is running low. D.O.H.C. has done 5,000 doses so far.
8. DOHC members will now have access to the FREE “rapid-id” test for COVID-19 w/ results in 5 minutes on all DOHC campuses and Immediate Care Facilities. Can test @ the same time for stress, virus, COVID-19, etc.
– DISCUSSION of the “at home” tests that are being developed.
– REPORT on the great DOHC website FOR ANYONE TO USE. Barry Dayton keeps it so current.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Desert Oasis Healthcare Women’s Segment – September 19, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Women’s 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 OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that she has a Master’s Degree and also her job description.
– REPORT that she’s NOW running a virtual Zoom behavioral clinic for D.O.H.C.
– QUESTION from a “Joey Pal”.
– Drama involved for a “first-time” home schooling situation. DISCUSSION of the pressure on women/Mothers who are working from home and home schooling too.
– DISCUSSION of the loss of structure. Staying in your pj’s keep you in a relaxed mode. 5 days out of the week, go thru your “work” routine EVEN though you are working from home. Same for children. Structure provides the comfort we need.
– REPORT that sales of pj’s has skyrocketed. Clothes have a purpose. “Dress for Success”.
– SUGGESTION that if you are home schooling, keep in touch w/ the school/teacher because you must be a PART of the virtual learning NOW.
– SUGGESTION that someone in the family has to be the person to “remember to remember”. WRITE IT DOWN and take the pressure off by writing it down.
– REPORT on her thoughts/predictions of how all of this home schooling will affect our children going forward. Thoughts on special education cases.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-5277)
Cathy
Martorella Law Segment – September 19, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Martorella Law 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.
MARTORELLA LAW w/ Daniel Martorella 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92264. Expert in Family Law.
– REPORT on how to vote and the importance of same. The options you have. On-line/by mail on Oct., 5/call (800) 345-VOTE) @ your polling place.
– REPORT that the U.S. Post Office now will NOT use sorting machines for the election. Mail your ballot in early and avoid the high volume of votes around election time.
– DISCUSSION that it is relatively difficult to vote for a dead person.
– REPORT THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A RIGGED ELECTION IN CALIFORNIA.
– DISCUSSION of his suggestions of how to handle the controversy over the coming election.
Email: dam@nullmartorallalaw.com
(760) 324-3212)
Dan
cont. Martorella Law Segment – September 19, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. Martorella Law 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.
MARTORELLA LAW w/ Daniel Martorella 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA. 92264. Expert in Family Law.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle questions about your vote. How to ask for an opinion.
– DISCUSSION of the demeanor of adults during an election year.
– REPORT that people are not getting their information in the same way during COVID-19 Pandemic.
– REPORT on the court system now. Most cases are virtual and all the problems that arise.
– REPORT on when a lawyer can “walk away” from a case.
– MOST of his cases are now about families/farmers etc. as we lose channels of distribution.
– REPORT on the 8 week lag in processing unemployment claims.
Email: dam@nullmartorallalaw.com
(760) 324-3212)
Dan
Desert Dream Dentistry Segment – September 19, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 4 – 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 (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 DREAM DENTISTRY AND SPA w/ Dr. Kianor Shah re: 73151 El Paseo, Ste., C, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of the safety procedures that he has implemented in this office. DDD is an essential service.
– REPORT that dental emergencies travel quickly to your brain, your blood stream, your heart, your kidneys, etc. and can cause serious issues.
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pal’s”.
– How does gum disease cause bigger problems? An active infection can develop and travel through your body and impact your overall general health.
– Full service dental office. Symptoms of gum disease. Sensitivity, inflamed red gums.
– REPORT on the social distancing protocols he and his staff are using in their office. NO COVID-19 issues in his office. Following “universal protocols”.
– DISCUSSION of his work w/ dental emergencies and the ability to stop pain. Call the office and he will accommodate your dental emergency on the weekends if needed.
– REPORT that he will see patients ON THE WEEKENDS, especially busy on Saturdays.
– REPORT of his international work launching the American Academy of Oral Surgery and Global Implantology Institute. He has connected all w/ a Webinar for Health Care Professionals. How the Pandemic is being handled by his medical colleagues all over the world.
– DISCUSSION of NOT to go to the local emergency room for dental emergencies, call Dr. Shah.
– Office on El Paseo, without the El Paseo prices.
www.desertdreamdentistry.com
(760) 219-7487)
Dr. Shah
“Body English” Segment – September 19, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Body English” 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.
HOT YOGA PLUS PALM SPRINGS w/ Annmarie Lynn re: 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., #206, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT ON CLASS SCHEDULE; THE RIVER; 7 AM Tues and Thurs., and 6 PM Friday. THE WEDDING CHAPEL IN P.S. 9 AM Tues., – Sun., 6 PM Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
– REPORT on her Nirvana Rain clothing line.
– REPORT that the studio is still closed @ this point in time.
– DISCUSSION of how to take her ZOOM classes. Go to the website, create an account, then book a class, 5 minutes before class Annmarie sends the link.
– REPORT on her FREE offering of a make-over w/ yoga classes, hair, make up and a photo shoot to cheer someone up. Enter w/ an email @ bikramyogawellness@nullgmail.com and write a paragraph about your life.
www.hotyogapluspalmsprings.com
(760) 832-8655)
Halo Disgnostics Segment – September 19, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Halo Disgnostics 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.
HALO DIAGNOSTICS w/ Bernadette Greenwood. re: 1.) 1133 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., “B”, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 (760) 322-8883. 2.) 74-785 Hwy.,111, Ste., #101 West Building, Indian Wells, CA. 92210 (760) 322-8883. 3.) 81800 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Ste., “C”, Indio, CA. 92201 (760) 863-4085.
– REPORT that Desert Medical Imaging is now Halo Diagnostics.
– REPORT that they are expanding ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. Have 30 facilities at this point in time. Soon to be more nationally.
– REPORT on their mission statement: Innovate, create, validate and replicate.
– DISCUSSION of their safety protocols and their patients from all over the world.
– DEFINITION of P.S.A. developed by Dick Albin from the U. of Arizona. PSA test is a blood test.
– REPORT that men dread the Digital Rectal Exam that is becoming optional to the MRI. The prostate is the ONLY SOLID organ in the male body.
– REPORT on most at risk men have a family history of Prostate Cancer or are of African American descent.
– REPORT on the end of “poke and hope” treatment and NOW the first thing to do is GET AN MRI.
– REPORT that 3 things make a PSA go up; cancer, infection and inflammation.
– REPORT that men should have a PSA blood test in “shared decision making” w/ their primary physician. Currently if you are a healthy white male, have a PSA once a year.
– REPORT on the many doctors on staff. REPORT on all the specialties they serve. REPORT on the different levels of symptoms. REPORT on the different Cancers they treat and do imaging on.
– SUGGGESTION that men should NEVER let a doctor put a finger, a needle or anything into their prostate, UNTIL they have had an MRI first.
www.halodx.com
(760) 776-8989 X 123)
Bernadette
Travel Segment – September 19, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – Travel 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.
MIKE THOMPSON RV’S w/ Sher Lyckman re: 68318 Hwy., 111, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– She’s the Store Manager @ Mike Thompson RV in Cathedral City.
– DISCUSSION of the timing of creating and building an RV….up to 30, 60. 90 days.
– REPORT the dealership in Cathedral City is actually the smallest Mike Thompson dealership.
– REPORT that Mike Thompson RV is giving substantial discount to essential workers in October.
– REPORT that Mike Thompson’s business is brisk because people want to live/sleep/eat in their own space, i.e. their R.V. and not travel via air or car and stay in hotels etc.,
– REPORT on how to fill up/service/repair your Mike Thompson RV. Typically service once a year. Typically fill up @ truck stops.
– DEFINITION of a diesel pusher”.
– SELLS used motor coaches. Will take trade-ins. NEED TRADE-INS/NEED INVENTORY. Sizzling Summer Sales going on now. Will take on consignment.
www.mikethompson.com
(760) 784-1367)
Sher
Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 12, 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 (760) 969-6555; 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/ Pat Milsop re: “Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar”. 71800 Hwy., 111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on his beautiful outside dining @ the River and into the “common area”.
– REPORT that you can dine outside 7 days a week. When we can dine inside Flemings will have 12 tables.
– REPORT that Pat is building a lovely area to define the outside patio area in the “common area”.
– REPORT on the fans that Flemings is using outside and how powerful they are.
– REPORT that from noon to 10 PM you can do “take out”. That menu is on the website. Wine, by the bottle, is available for “carry out” as well. Burgers available for kids/adults as well around lunchtime.
– DISCUSSION that the staff has been able to stay on the payroll thanks to Flemings.
– REPORT on some of the special promotions; the Tomahawk Tuesday; Duckhorn Uncorked; Filets of Fall, etc.
– REPORT that the hamburgers are USDA Prime Sirloin.
– REPORT of gooey chocolate butter cake for dessert. YUM!!!!
– REPORT on all the safety precautions that are in place for both staff and diners.
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
(760) 776-6685)
Pat
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