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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

Insurance Segment – October 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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. 26 Years.
– REPORT on his family.
– COMMENTS FROM SEVERAL “JOEY PALS”
1. Why were so many people impacted by the 2 hurricanes uninsured? (And, reports on the water/flood damage the CV has experienced too. Automobile insurance covers any damage to your cars. For your home and belongings, you need to purchase flood insurance through FEMA or an insurance provider. Your mortgage company will tell you if you ARE IN A FLOOD ZONE. About $600. a year. As to the hurricanes, if your home washed away by water or mud, you STILL have to pay your mortgage.)
– REPORT that MORE companies are leaving CA left and right. i.e. Kemper and Nationwide. So you have fewer companies to choose from. They have STOPPED writing insurance in CA. Nationwide is the latest to close their doors to new business. Dennis can move these folks to other insurance companies. Companies are getting more aggressive.
2. Are insurances for car repairs a good thing to have? (Probably yes.)
– REPORT on “Gap Insurance” that is sold @ the dealership for the differences in the price you pay and the immediate loss of value when you drive off the lot. Cheaper to buy “Gap Insurance” from your Insurance provider, rather than the dealership.
– REPORT on how Dennis is an independent broker and still has more agencies he can write with than other insurance agents.
– DISCUSSION of how carriers are doing inspections and being very careful of whom they renew and write.
– REPORT that Dennis’s clients are getting letters of cancellation. Dennis wants you to stay w/ the same company if you can. Other carriers are usually more expensive.
– REPORT on how to “store”/protect your important papers.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis is now writing a lot of insurance for manufactured homes and vacation rental properties. Rates are going up.
– REPORT that NOW IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– 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

Desert Symphony Segment – October 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’24 – ’25 SEASON:
1. NOV., 14, – 8 PM; A tribute to The Carpenters “Top of the World” @ the McCallum.
2. JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
3. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
4. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
5. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

Real Estate Segment – October 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
– REPORT that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing if foreign to Brady’s team.
– DISCUSSION of how people are up at night worrying. Give Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group a call.
– REPORT that so far during 2024 there were over 20 homes sold EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. Every time a property is sold, it puts 19 people to work.
– DISCUSSION that over the years Brady has sold everywhere in the CV and now has extended his reach outside of the CV and the State of CA.
– FINANCIAL REPORT – The media is not reporting things you can believe. The reality is VERY DIFFERENT than what is being reported. A “message” designed to cause you to act in a certain way. A “money grab”.
1. How can we buy a house? (Anyone can buy a home as long as they can qualify or have the cash in the bank)
– REPORT that the idea is to understand what buyers time frame is.
– CLARIFICATION of the commission process. GREAT.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group conducts REALLY GOOD CONVERSATIONS w/ both buyers and sellers. Information must be clearer than ever before.
– REPORT on the family dynamic of home buyers.
– OBVIOUSLY it is more expensive to live today.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group will close more homes in ’24 than in ’23. Last year they were the only team to close over $200 Million.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead.
– BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).

Brady

“Talk of Stars” Segment – October 24, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Bruce Vilanch re; One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.
www.wegotbruce.com.

Bruce

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 24, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Bruce Vilanch re: One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible talent/career. www.wegotbruce.com

Joey and Bruce

Rest in Peace
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