June
Eisenhower Health Segment – June 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice Media Coordinator and Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.and Dr. Dakota Carter Board Certified Psychiatrist @ Eisenhower Behavioral Health.
Lee – May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Dr. – He has 3 Board Certifications. 1. In General Psychiatry, 2. Child Psychiatry and 3. Addition Medicine Specialist. DISCUSSION of how he came to this profession. There is ALWAYS someone w/ a psy issue. He grew up on a ranch. He tries to teach folks to be KIND.
Lee – Who would come and see you and how do people perceive psychiatrist?
Dr. – Description of the services Eisenhower offers starting w/ Primary Care and their Outpatient Clinic, then; mental health issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, health conditions, grieving, bi-polar disorder, psychotic issues, trauma, etc.,
Focus on “meeting folks where they’re at” and focusing on “whole body health”. Getting over the stigma of mental health issues. The amount of time he dedicates to each patient. Patients will BE GUIDED.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.com and (760) 340-3911).
Dr. Carter and Lee
cont. Medical Doctor’s Research Segment – June 25, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. Medical Doctor’s Research Segment
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cont. MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Application for “Pain”.
– REPORT that there is now a new study that shows what is good for our joints. MDR’s BIO-HA will reduce pain VERY QUICKLY and keep your skin looking younger. MDR’s ROLL-ON RELIEF is amazing for pain. It’s a topical. Pain goes away in 20 minutes.
– DISCUSSION of MDR’s CHONDRO-PRO which is great for pain.
– DISCUSSION that the human egg has the same salt content as the Ocean and MDR’s products have krill and shark components. INTERESTING. Anti-inflammatory.
– DISCUSSION that all these products are completely natural and don’t require a prescription AND ARE NOT EXPENSIVE.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future to stay young.
– (contact info; www.MDR.com and (800) MDR TABS).
Cover Girl Pat
Palm Springs Power Baseball Segment – June 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Palm Springs Power Baseball Segment
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PALM SPRINGS POWER BASEBALL w/ Andrew Starkey re: 1901 E. Baristo Rd. Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– DISCUSSION of his family; kids are 15, 12, and 7 now.
– DISCUSSION of their history here in Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the fabulous July 4 festivities @ the ball park. Game, food trucks, fireworks, and MUCH MORE.
– REPORT that 16 former teammates played in the Majors; 150 former teammates played in the Minors.
– DISCUSSION of the 2 leagues; CA. WINTER LEAGUE (Mid Jan., – Mid Feb.,) POWER (college age guys 21 – 21) May 30 – July 20.
– DISCUSSION of all the special offers, kids activities, food offerings, etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the great family prices.
– DISCUSSION of the largest mist system in CA.
– REPORT on July games, played Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday @ Sunrise Park.
– (contact info: www.pspbb.com and (760) 778-HITS (4487).
Andrew
Palm Desert Pool Segment – June 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Palm Desert Pool Segment
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PALM DESERT POOL w/ Thomas Soule Public Affairs Manager for the City of Palm Desert.
– LOCATION of the pool in Civic Center Park. Cross streets are Fred Waring and San Pablo.
– REPORT on splash pad play area, several pools, water slide, diving boards,
– REPORT on the Hot Spot Café, the Cabanas to rent, the safety issue, the rock wall, the zip line and the adventure course OIVER THE TOP OF THE POOL. EVERYTHING!!!!
– DISCUSSION of prices to get into the pool and is open daily. Hours are morning for laps, exercise classes and recreational swimming.
– HOT SUMMER NIGHTS; Tues., and Fri. nights 7:30 to 10:30 PM. It’s a pool parties you can have under the stars.
– HOLD THE DATE; July 11, Aug., 8 “Dive-In Movies”
– (contact info: www.pdpool.com)
Thomas
Crossroads To Care Segment – June 24, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – 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 get 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
Restaurant of the Week Segment – June 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks”, “Pine’s Café” and “The Lookout Lounge” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the #8 IN THE WORLD place for cliff-side dining by Architectural Digest and the temperature @ the Top of the Tram is 40 degrees cooler than on the Desert Floor. In the 60’s and 70’s. You can buy a jacket at the gift shop if you need. Great place to send your visitors.
– DISCUSSION w/ how to deal w/ all the crowds. Make a reservation.
– REPORT that the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks; rib eye, lamb, salmon, a real tiramisu, a warm apple tart, glutton-free chocolate cake w/ a caramel center.
– DISCUSSION of food @ Pines Café; more cafeteria style; grab ‘n go, sandwiches, salads, ribs, herb chicken, pizza, nachos. Ride ‘n Dine (tram ticket and dinner @ the Pines Café) starts @ 4:30 PM; ribs, burgundy beef, chicken, vegetarian lasagna.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ the Lookout Lounge. Best view of the forest and the valley. Peaks menu is served here as well.
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that they can handle 120 folks for corporate, wedding, etc., private events.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested; CALL because Open Table does not have all the tables available.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)
John
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – June 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
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 his credentials; PharmD; CPEL; FCSHP; FASHP; EVP Clinical Operator; HPN ACO; started Clinical operations for D.O.H.C.
BRIAN OPENING THE MEDICINE CABINET…..
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
1. What is Methone? (Don’t know, TBD.)
2. What is A1C? (Determined w/ a blood test of hemoglobin to determine if patient has diabetes? Mostly for Type #2. Normal is 5.7.)
3. What are the medical risk of pot, especially for the Seniors who are using it more? (Cannabis is stronger now. Actually the FDA has 3 synthetic cannabis formulas to treat the same ailments that seniors are using the stronger cannabis for.)
– IMPORTANT NOTICE:
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has partnered w/ The Pharmacists’ Cannabis Coalition of CA. (PCCC) to provide evidence-based education and guidance on the safe use of medicinal cannabis.
– Safe & Smart Cannabis Use for OLDER ADULTS.
1. Help you use cannabis safely and effectively.
2. Describe how cannabis can affect you and interact w/ your medications.
3. Inform you on side effects and guide you when to contact a healthcare provider. www.PCCCRx.org.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – June 23, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. 3. 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. of – QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”, the Internet, the weekly news, etc.
4. I am a man, why do I sweat at night? (Not uncommon, for men AND women. Normal)
5. Do I need an Urgent Care Kit as sold on TV? (Perhaps not, unless you are traveling extensively out of the country. It comes w/ a 40-page workbook!!!! But a First-Aid kit is a good idea.)
6. What is alopecia? (Hair loss and can be due to several things.)
7. What constitutes a fever? (100 to 100.4. It is “an immune response to living.) lol
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has been recognized for outstanding COMMUNITY SUPPORT again. i.e. the Desert Oasis Health Club. Being a digital solution in an analogue world!!!! Lol
– 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.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Hot Yoga Segment – June 20, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Hot Yoga Segment
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HOT YOGA PLUS – PALM SPRINGS w/ Ann Marie Flemming, 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr., #206, Palm Springs, CA. (The Sun Center)
– REPORT on the benefits of “sweating” all the toxins out of your body.
– DISCUSSION of the classes to take thru the summer; infernal hot Pilates, low impact classes, etc.,
– REPORT that she has 10 teachers.
– DISCUSSION that it’s a great venue for Bridal/Bachelorette parties, etc.,
– DISCUSSION that beginners are always welcome for all her classes.
– REPORT that she refers people who need to do the Reformers Classes.
– REPORT on all classes; pole fitness classes; bringing back the 90-minute Bikram Yoga 105 degrees, high humidity; trapeze classes; Zumba classes etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the air conditioning, the showers, the hair dryers, the curling irons, all the lotions and perfumes, the fact that she’s certified; what static poles are; check the website for class schedules.
– (contact info; www.hotyogapluspalmsprings.com and (760) 832-8655)
AnnMarie
Travel Segment – June 20, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Travel Segment
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A.C.T. TOURS w/ Stacey Wessman re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATES:
– June 24 – July 1; San Miguel de Allende, (Palm Springs Sister City) Guamajuato, Queretaro & More. $2,995.
– Sun., July 20; “A Beautiful Noise” day trip. $189.
– Tues. July 15; “Pageant of the Arts” day trip. $160.
– Sept., 29 – Oct., 12; Best of Southern Africa. $4,995.
– Nov., 24 – Dec., 2; Thanksgiving in Provence, France. $2,995.
– Dec., 29 – Jan., 5; Dazzling Dubai
– Mar., 22 – 30, 2026; Landlubber’s Galapagos $3,495.
– AP., 19 – 28, 2026; Sound of Music Salzburg plus Romantic Venice $3,495.
– REPORT on the Rio Vallarta, Mexico; May, non-stop flight. All-inclusive. $1195, including airfare.
– MAY 4 – 12, 2026; Mother’s Day Mediterranean Cruise $2,495.
– MAY 17 – 29, 2026; Shades of Ireland. $6,999.
– REPORT that there are “day tours” to Long Beach Harbor; The Hollywood Pantages w/ Neil Diamond; Laguna Beach “Pageant of the Masters”; Academy Awards Museum; Dinner w/ the Tigers. Great prices.
Complete list on www.act-tours.com.
– DISCUSSION of the monthly FREE TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT @ the Best Western Plus, Palm Desert.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).
Stacey
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
