Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – August 4, 2025
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.
3. How dependable is the AI Death Clock? (Boils down to chronological age vs. metabolic age. App uses AI and claims to predict your death date based on factors such as age, lifestyle and health habits. NOT SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE!!!!)
4. What difference will real cane sugar make to us when it is in Coke? (Apparently, no health benefits for substituting cane sugar for high-fructose corn syrup. Sugar is sugar. Mexico uses only cane sugar already.)
5. What is GLP-1? (Glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. Also has been used to treat diabetes and obesity. Once you stop taking it all the weight comes back.)
– REPORT – BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C. Measles is on the increase. Case rate highest since it was eliminated in 2000.
– REPORT- BRIAN’S REPORT ON D.O.H.C that on July 20th will be D.O.H.C.’s 45th ANNIVERSARY!!!!
– REPORT that getting your shingles vaccine has been proven to offset Dementia.
– REPORT on the 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
Joey’s Daily Datebook – August 4 – 8, 2025
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Lifestyle Properties.
www.desertlifestyleproperties.
“Desert Lifestyle, Redefined”
FRIDAY: Aug., 8, 2025. International Cat Day.
1. WHO; P.S. LEATHER ORDER OF THE DESERT.
WHAT; Desert Bloom 4
WHEN; ST., AND SUN., AUG., 9 & 10; 12 NOON – 5 PM.
WHERE: Club 541 in Palm Springs.
WEB; www.PSLOD.org.
2. WHO; UNITERFD STATES NAVY LEAGUE
WHAT; P.S. Drone Festival 2025. 51 teams from 8 countries.
WHEN; FRI., AUG., 21
WHERE: TBA
WEB; www.navyleague.org.
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 5 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Aug., 7, 2025. National Lighthouse Day.
1. WHO; PALM CANYON THEATRE
WHAT; “Willy Wonka”.
WHEN; Oct., 3 – 12
WHERE: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs
WEB; www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
2. WHO; CV REP;S Artistic Director Adam Karsten wants you to know about;
WHAT; 3 Day Improv Intensive Class.
WHEN; AUG., 15 (7 – 10 PM); AUG., 16 (10 AM – 3 PM); AUG., 17 (10 AM – 1 PM) REGISTER ON-LINE.
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cayn., Dr., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA
WHAT; KALI Uchis “The Sincerely, Tour”
WHEN; AUG.,23
WHERE: Acrisure Arena
WEB; www.acrisiurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Aug., 6, 2025. National Root Beer Float Day.
1.WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; There is behavioral health, dental care and ob-gyn services FOR ALL among other things.
WHEN; ON-GOING
WHERE: In San Diego & Riverside Counties.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY’S Gary Powers wants you to know;
WHAT: New Season: “Rent”.
WHEN; NOV., 7 – 23; TIX ON SALE NOW.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
3. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Chairman Milanovich wants you to know.
WHAT; Gypsy Kings w/ Nicolas Reyes
WHEN; FRI., AUG., 8.
WHERE; The Show in Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Aug., 5, 2025 National Night Out Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; The Righteous Bros. “Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour”
WHEN; WED., SEPT., 10.
WHERE; 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS.
WHAT; Bingo to benefit “Bloom In The Desert”
WHEN; TUES., AUG., 12; INSIDE SHOWROOM W/ DEVEN & NED.
WHERE; 125. E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. #108. Palm Springs. Inside or outside, depending on heat.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS Josh and Ray, want you to know.
WHAT; “Curtain Up – Light the Lights” THE ADDAMS FAMILY w/ food by Wally’s.
WHEN; OCT., 24 – 26; DINNER AND THE THEATER
WHERE; 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA.
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.
MONDAY: Aug., 4, 2025. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; “The Barefoot Contessa” w/ Bogart and Gardner.
WHEN; FRI., AUG., 8I; 7 PM
WHERE; Historic Camelot Theatre @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo, in P.S.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; BERGER FOUNDATION ICEPLEX
WHAT; Announces Palm Springs Hockey Academy.
WHEN; MON – FRI; 7:15 – 8 :45 AM. STARTING IN SEPT.
WHERE; Berger Foundation Iceplex 75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert. (760) 835-5000.
WEB; www.pshockey.com and www.bergerfoundationiceplex.com.
3. WHO; TEMECULA THEATER
WHAT; “Beauty and the Beast”.
WHEN; AUG., 23; 2 & 7 PM AND AUG., 24; 4 PM.
WHERE; Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
WEB; www.temeculatheater.org.
For further reference to the JEdD, visit my website www.joeyenglish.com.
Desert Water Agency Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide for summer-time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION that DWA is working to replacement all of the pipeline in the system from May to early June. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. 2 projects under way right now. Provides better service and costs to our customers. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– REPORT that we have 425 miles of pipe in Palm springs, all old unlined steel. Will be replaced w/ iron to last 100 years.
– REPORT on how to get thru the summer “water smart”
1. Stay hydrated. You can get a FREE water bottle @ DWA.
2. Run an irrigation check. Look into “smart controllers” for your sprinklers. Rebate on them also.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
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 w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets – Joey got her rebate check!!!!
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
Florist Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that the flowers of the month of Aug are the Gladiolus and the Poppy
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo. An echeveria!!!! Large genus of succulents.
– REPORT on how to keep flowers fresh. In frig, in water, out of the sun Etc.
– REPORT that Lilies will close for August.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM. AGAIN, BUT they will close for the month of August.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla w/ the Echeveria
Revolution Stage Company Segment – August 1, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment
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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on his new season. 250 shows the first year. Check the website for additional shows.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Oct., 2 – 11 “POINT LOMA”; 7 PM
2. Oct., 24 – Nov., 1 “EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL”; 7 PM
3. Nov., 7 – 23 “RENT”
4. DEC., 8 – 20 “IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE”;
– MORE IMPORTANT DATES TO HOLD;
1. Oct., 6 – Nov., 3 – “CABARET RIOT”
2. Oct., 8 – “OPERA EXPOSED” 7 PM
3. Oct., 19 – “DISHIN’ W/ DIVINE” W/ EUREKA 4 PM
4. Nov., 29 – BEING PIAF w/ Eleanora Owen 8 PM
– (contact info www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).
Gary
“Talk of Stars” Segment – July 31, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire,
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.
American Music Awards Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – July 31, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career; Academy Awards, TV, Emmys, Dodger Baseball, Olympics, Dick Clark, teaching, etc.
press area for the Golden Globes Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – July 31, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his licenses, awards and achievements.
Photo of the red carpet for the Golden Globes Rick worked
City of Palm Springs Fire Dept. Segment – July 30, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – City of Palm Springs Fire Dept. Segment
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PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT w/ Captain Ronnie Skyberg re: 300 El Cielo Rd., P.S. 92262
– DISCUSSION of our summer weather.
– REPORT on how to get thru the heat of the summer.
1. Stay hydrated
2. Drink to replace your electrolytes.
– REPORT that as soon as a Fireman get a call, that SECOND, he starts sweating immediately. How that plays out in a fire on scene when it’s 100 plus degrees and possible humidity, it is quite a strain. How masks and a bi-pass valve helps a fireman breathe.
– DISCUSSION of the procedures for rescuing pets during a fire.
– DISCUSSION of the Fire Department’s PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM; Mission statement is to provide emotional and on-site support to the firefighters. Palm Springs is creating the blueprint for Riverside County.
Includes;
Team
Counselors
Chaplin
Canine (Maximus the yellow lab)
– REPORT that the Fire Chief wants the department to actively recruit new members. They are going to “fire academies”, schools, etc to share the news. NO OTHER CITY IS DOING THIS.
– REPORT of the basic requirements. Age, education, etc.
– REPORT of the recruitment process the Fire Department is going through now. How to apply and what the training regime is and what the many benefits are to being a member of the Palm Springs Fire Dept.
– DISCUSSION of how to how to get more information.
1. Email the Captain @ Ronald.skyberg@nullpalmspringsca.gov
2. Got to the City’s website and click on Fire; click on “join the team”.
3. Check out the “documentary” they are producing about what they do.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8181).
Captain Ronnie
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment – July 30, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment
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PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ Nona Watson re: 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that she’s been the CEO for years. There is no “let-down” in activity during the summer anymore.
– REPORT on the 3 co-working spaces the Chamber manages. Short and long-term affordable rentals.
– REPORT on the Walk of the Stars shuts down during the summer. Back-up in September.
– REPORT on Tuesday Lead$ Lunches. Check the website for July @ “Marilyns”. Only cost is your lunch. Bring your business cards.
– HOLD THE DATE; Wed., Sept., 17, The Business Expo and Taste of Palm Springs. Buy your tickets on- line for a $40. wristband. At the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. Shuttles from where you park. 5 to 9 PM. The tribute band is “Prince”. Restaurants and business can still register. 45 Restaurants and 60 – 70 regular businesses. “Marilyn” is a new restaurant downtown.
– HOLD THE DATE; “Rock the Park” will start in Dec., w/ a tribute for Bruce Springsteen. Runs Dec., thru May, the 1st Wed., of every month.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Ap., 11 -19, ‘26 to Spain. $3,899. includes air fare.
2. July, ’26 to Finland
3. Oct., ’26 to S. Korea.
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org and (760) 325-1577).
Nona
R.I.P. Ace Frehley 4.27.1951 – 10.16.2025
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