February
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – February 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that he is a Medicare Specialist and has been for 18 years.
– DISCUSSION that many are getting notices of the increases in their insurances.
– REPORT on Medicare Advantage. You have another enrollment opportunity in which to make changes from now to March 31. This “window” is meant to protect Seniors.
– DISCUSSION of the changes to MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
– DISCUSSION of the insurance problems in California, due to the actions of the Insurance Commissioner.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle ALL THE PHONE CALLS about Medicare.
– REPORT on the big changes for Medicare Part D coming in 2025, especially in the “donut hole”. Possible limit of $2,000. for out-of-pocket costs. Affects the formulary going forward. 33% of personal costs will go up to 50% next year.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
REPORT on Change to Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drugs. You can get this one of 2 ways;
a. GOOD NEWS; Putting an “out of pocket” maximum on Part D. $2,000. Max. This will automatically change, established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
b. Part of Medicare Advantage.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE for most other folks. Watch the changes in drug costs, deductibles and co-payments.
– REPORT that is BAD NEWS is that there will be shrinking Formularies. (the list of medications that Medicare covers)
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this. The rules are different in other states.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Eisenhower Health Segment – February 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Scott Strech and Lynn Fishel re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. Sat., Feb., 22, 4th FREE Annual Eisenhower Health Cardiovascular Institute Symposium; 8 AM – 4:30 PM. At the Annenberg Health Sciences Building @ Eisenhower; 39000 Bob Hope Dr., R. M. 92270.
– DISCUSSION of this being an accredited educational activity featuring advances in Cardio, Vascular and Thoracic medicine.
– REPORT on the new size of pacemakers.
– REPORT that open heart surgery is practically NOT needed any more.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 340-3911).
Scott and Lynn
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – February 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dan Gore re: “Oscars”; 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the 11 years Oscar’s has been in existence.
– HOLD THE DATES;
– FEB., 13 – Jack Donahue
– FEB., 14 – Strip Palm Springs
– FEB., 15 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 15 – Bunker, A Gay Man’s Area
– FEB., 16 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 16 – World Famous Tea Dance
– FEB., 21 – Strip Palm Springs
– FEB., 22 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 22 – Bunker, A Gay Man’s Area
– FEB., 23 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 23 – World Famous Tea Dance
– FEB., 28 – Strip Palm Springs
– NOTICE that he will be welcoming the biggest adult film/comedy stars in the industry soon.
– DISCUSSION of the menu and wonderful food with both Mexican and Italian influence.
– REMEMBER to check the website for the info for ALL the upcoming shows.
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188)
Dan
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – February 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER w/ Dr. Tim Tyler re: Dir. of Pharmacy, Lab and Oncology Supportive Care, Comprehensive Cancer Center @ D.R.M.C. 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA. www.desertcarenetwork.com and Bianca Rae Host of D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse”. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE JOEY ENGLISH “MEDICINE CABINET” come from; the news, Internet and Joey Pals.
1. FEB., IS AMERICAN HEART HEALTH MONTH; (DISCUSSION of Causes of heart issues, Symptoms of heart issues, Signs of a heart attack, new treatments and drugs and ways to prevent same. Most of the drugs have been around a long time.)
– Eat healthy
– Exercise
– Don’t smoke
– Get the right amount of sleep
– Manage weight.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse” that Bianca hosts on CBS, KESQ every other Thursday.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Bianca and Dr. Tyler
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – February 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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Cont. DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER w/ Dr. Tim Tyler re: Dir. of Pharmacy, Lab and Oncology Supportive Care Services, Comprehensive Cancer Center @ D.R.M.C. 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA. www.desertcarenetwork.com and Bianca Rae Host of D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse”. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE JOEY ENGLISH “MEDICINE CABINET” come from; the news, Internet and Joey Pals.
1. FEB., IS NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTION MONTH; (DISCUSSION of Causes of cancer, Symptoms, Signs, new treatments and drugs and ways to prevent same. The ways in which we administer drugs for cancer have changed dramatically. New bio-similar drugs.)
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse” that Bianca hosts on CBS, KESQ every other Thursday @ 12 noon.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Bianca and Dr. Tyler
Desert Water Agency Segment – February 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Victoria Llort, Director of Public Affairs and Conservation. re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that Llort is Spanish.
– REPORT that DWA maintains the fire hydrants. i.e. painted, test that water work, no leaks, etc.
– REPORT that they are tested frequently. There are 3600. One every 500 feet.
– REPORT that there is a fire hydrant on display at DWA cut in cross section. They are low maintenance.
– REPORT that they work in tandem w/ the Fire Dept., to monitor the reservoir sites.
– DISCUSSION that the reservoir have 3 types of water in them; fire, homes, emergency.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”.
1. Would a power outage affect our water delivery system? (Yes, but DWA has back-up generators and has three 2,000 gallon water delivery trucks.)
– DISCUSSION of the incentive programs.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– DISCUSSION of the pipeline replacements going on
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Victoria
Florist Segment – February 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Dakota and Victoria Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo.
– DISCUSSION that Valentine’s roses will be upwards of $115-$125/dozen this year.
– DISCUSSION of the other flowers available for Valentines that are not so expensive.
– REPORT on Joey’s floral arrangement. Black magic roses and willows.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM.
– REPORT that they will have lots of last-minute Valentine arrangements at reasonable prices.
– JOEY PALS will get half off the delivery fee for Valentine’s orders when they call and mention that they are a Joey Pal.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Dakota and Victoria Kirk
Revolution Stage Company Segment – February 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment
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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, owner. re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION about the Carol Channing celebration w/ Richard Skinner.
– REPORT on his new season
1. Thru Feb., 21 – “Avenue Q”
2. Feb., 17 – 26 – “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”
3. Feb., 22 – Mar., 22 – “Mid-Century Moderns”
4. Mar., 12 – 30 – “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
3. Ap., 11 – 19 – “Shark is Broken”
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).
Gary
Crossroads To Care Segment – February 6, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – 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; She can;
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
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – February 6, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment
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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– PRAYER for the victims of the mid-air collision @ Reagan International Airport.
– UPDATE on the construction of the Master Plan; Talks about what we need and eventually WHERE IT WILL BE. “Cactus to Clouds” is open’ “Las Casuelas Terraza” has opened; “Coachella Valley Coffee” is open. “Trio” will open in Feb., etc, new wine bar and other things are coming. Doubling the restaurant capacity. YAY!!
– REPORT on the new pre-security thru THE PINK DOOR. On the public side, has snacks, shopping and NO SECURITY clearance needed.
– REPORT that March in ’25 there will be 32,000 more seats scheduled seats inbound and outbound.
– REPORT on new airline services: Canadian Porter Airlines started Dec., 12 flying the new 195 E2; United’s new Wash/Dulles non-stop started Dec., 19; Delta will join Alaska for non-stop JFK and started Dec., 21.
– REPORT that in Season we average 70 to 77 flights a day.
– REPORT that you can do your TSA pre-check AT THE AIRPORT. Start on-line then do your interview @ the airport. When you get to the airport go to the CLEAR Stand and tell them you are there for your TSA interview. SO on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com).
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc. www.flypsp.com. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)
Daniel
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
