Eisenhower Health Segment – August 23, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Alison M. Sachs; MSW, OSW-C, Community Outreach and Cancer Support Services Director for Eisenhower Health Lucie Curci Cancer Canter re: Eisenhower Health 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on her job description. What do her oncology patients need; what is her group providing or not providing? i.e. education programs, support groups, exercise classes, stress management, nutrition and genetic, counseling, social work, oncology nurse navigation etc.,
– REPORT that the younger population from 30 to 39 is getting more prevalent in women. Especially colon cancer.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of Covid on that statistic. 1. Fearful to go to doctors offices. 2. Put off routine screenings. 3. Put off treatments. Etc.
– TOPIC FOR TODAY; Prostate Cancer
1. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is #2 for cancer in men.
2. Only real test for prostate cancer is still a PSA test.
3. To reduce the risk and learn of treatments for prostate cancer; HOLD THESE DATES: Sept. is PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
a. Sept., 14; 12 noon to 1 PM; Delshad Ahmad, M.D. Board Certified in Hematology/Oncology. Insights into advanced prostate cancer.
b. Sept., 18; 12 noon to 1 PM: Kamal Patel, MD, Board Certified in Radiation Oncology. Radiation and improvements in treatments. NO AI involved.
c. Sept., 26; 5:30 to 6:30 PM: James Hendricks, MD, Board Certified in Urology w/ dinner. Advances in prostate cancer treatments, early detection, symptoms, PSA imagining, testing and robotic prostatectomies. Newest doctor @ EH.
– REPORT that these lectures from the Selby Dunham Community Lecture Series will be held @ the Annenberg Health Science Building.
– (contact info; www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 834-3798).
Alison
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment – August 23, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
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 on her time living in Hawaii and her reflections on the horrific fire.
– HOLD THE DATE: Wed., Sept., 20 “Taste of Palm Springs and Business Expo” w/ the Queen Tribute Band @ the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. 6 to 9 PM. Buy your tickets on-line. Will have over 40 restaurants and 60 booths. Bring your business cards and take some from the venders.
– REPORT that you should buy your tickets ahead of time on-line. Take your chair for the concert in and set it up and then go to all the venders.
– DISCUSSION of the set-up and strike schedule for this event.
– REPORT on the kick off for “Rock the Park” Dec., thru May w/ tribute bands for Tina Turner, Chicago, Garth Brooks, etc.,
– REPORT that the “Rock the Park” series is @ the Downtown Park.
– REPORT on the Walk of the Stars shuts down during the summer. Back up in September.
– REPORT on the Tuesday Lead$ Lunches. Check the website for locations in July.
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org and (760) 770-4066).
Nona
Palm Springs Police Segment – August 23, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Palm Springs Police Segment
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PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT w/ Chief Andrew Mills re: 200 S. Civic Dr., Palm Springs, CA..
– REPORT on how weather affects crime…MAYBE.
– DISCUSSION of our homeless situation. One out of every 3 homeless folks in America live in CA.
– REPORT on how he is dealing w/ the Homeless Issues.
1. City is trying to build a navigation center to allow about 85 folks get off the street.
2. Won’t tolerate folks who CROSS THE LINE of tolerance and behavior. Govern w/ compassion BUT.
3. Operation “Relentless Sun”. A.) How many homeless are here consistently; what kind of problems are they having; how long are they here for. B.) Offering referrals to folks and the resources we have, but the adult homeless folks have to take responsibility and take themselves to these. (we do lack housing resources here and that’s the County’s responsibility, NOT the City’s.) C.) Telling the homeless ….here’s the standard of living that is demanded by the citizens of Palm Springs that you need to be aware of and comply with.
– REPORT on 4 HOT SPOT POLICING AREAS where there is increased criminal activity from the homeless; 1. Vista Chino and Sunrise; 2. Ramon and Crossley; 3. E. Palm Cyn., and Sunrise 4. Downtown Area.
– REPORT on the dramatic drop due to the increased police activity.
– DISCUSSION that the homeless are not necessarily glad to have any help. Three types of homeless here in Palm Springs; 1. Those who want and need help. 2. Those who have mental & drug issues. (State and Federal governments need to make policy here) 3. Those who want and choose to LIVE THIS WAY.
– REPORT that about 30 homeless folks create the majority of the problems. Police won’t give these 30 folks any breaks. This behavior will not be tolerated. Not concerned w/ the status of a person, BUT THEIR BEHAVIOR matters.
– REPORT that the department is going thru a staffing study to determine how many officers are needed to serve the community. Officers are experiencing “burn out”. THANK THEM FOR THEIR SERVICE!!!!
– REPORT on the “Do The Right Thing” Program to reward students who are doing things to improve their own lives or the lives of others. Terri Ketover brought this program to us from Miami. www.dotherightthingps.org.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov)
Chief Mills
Medical Doctors Research Segment – August 22, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Medical Doctors Research Segment
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MDR w/ Pat Riley re: 14101 NW 4th St., Sunrise, FL. 33325.
– REPORT on Pat Boone still being their spokesperson for Vital Factors @ 89. Joey calls them “the fizzies”. Take them each morning to give you energy and so much more all day.
– QUESTIONS FROM A “JOEY PAL”.
1. Does Pat Riley have a product to compete w/ and do the same as Balance of Nature?
(Yes, Longevity Antioxidants. You need this product because you cannot take in enough fruits and vegetables in your daily diet to fill your daily requirement. Her product concentrates all the ingredients you need each day on so many levels along w/ several additional ingredients.)
2. If you don’t get enough servings of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, will Longevity Antioxidants fill the need? (Yes ABSOLUTELY. Science shows that the ingredients in Longevity Antioxidants will help you live longer, your heart be healthier, your cardio-vascular system be stronger, your brain function be better etc.,)
– DISCUSSION of trying to buy organic when you can.
– REPORT that the cost of MDR products is very very reasonable compared to other similar products.
– DISCUSSION of the success Joey has had taking these products for many years.
– REPORT that you can always try the products RISK FREE by going to the web site.
– (contact info: www.mdr.com and (800) 637-8227 OR 800 MDR-TABS).
Pat
Desert Symphony Segment – August 22, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who do 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.
– DISCUSSION of how the Eagles, when appearing live @ the Acrisure Arena, had THE DESERT SYMPHONY accompany them!!!!!.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
2. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
3. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
4. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
5. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy and Symphony Sammi
D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment – August 22, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment
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DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE/WOMEN’S SEGMENT w/ Dr. Loren Khoury re: Internal Medicine and Primary Care Specialist.
– THEME FOR THE DAY; Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength)
– REPORT that this effects both men and women, but mostly women after menopause.
– REPORT that muscle mass peaks @ age 30.
– DISCUSSION of how muscle mass is measured. 1. Grip strength and 2. Gait tempo.
– REPORT on key factors to prevent loss of muscle mass. Silent issues, not usually painful.
1. Physical activity/resistance training 2 or 3 times a week.
2. Eat enough protein.
– REPORT that the heart is a different type of muscle fiber.
– (contact info; www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814).
Dr. Loren
Restaurant of the Week Segment – August 21, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: His 31 McDonalds Stores.
– REPORT on his relation to Emmy Winner Tony Shalhoub.
– DISCUSSION of McDonalds adapts to the changing customer taste, sometimes going backwards and then forwards. Changing SO FAST.
– REPORT that most aspects of McDonald’s service is now presented thru social media and will continue to grow in that respect. Interesting wondering how to adjust to that from a corporate perspective.
– REPORT on the changes in the drive thru. You will use your phone to order and pay w/ very little interaction w/ a real person.
– DISCUSSION of AI. It will change most of the dynamics of ordering. Perhaps no front counter as such.
– CA. is now ranked #50 in the U.S. for doing business.
– REPORT on door dash, uber etc.
– DISCUSSION that vegan etc., has not worked for McDonalds.
– (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com and (760) 674-3335.)
Dick
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – August 21, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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”.
– REFLECTION on the tragedy in Hawaii.
– QUESTIONS FROM BRIAN’s phone calls and “Joey Pals” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is a stress patch? (Meghan Markle is wearing one. “Goop” revival. Nucalmdisc is a new disposable gadget that is worn on the wrist and will send a frequency that will calm you down. D.O.H.C. is working w/ a company called AllHealth that is working on a wearable device that will monitor all your bodily functions.)
2. Got COVID for the 2nd time even though they were vaccinated, not boosted? Where’s the natural immunity? (It will always be with us. This virus is Eris now and is mutating rapidly. This strain travels more quickly, but are not getting very ill. All of us can catch this new strain.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – August 21, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. 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 FROM “JOEY PALS” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. Younger and younger Americans are getting cancer? Why? (Yes, between the ages of 30 – 39. 3% mostly in women. Thyroid a very prevalent type. GI cancer highest increase in all segments of the population. Blacks and whites have stable numbers. Cause thought to be associated w/ smoking and now more about obesity. )
4. Who decides who gets an autopsy? (Typically determined by a medical examiner or coroner. Here’s who gets one;
1. A violent or unexpected death.
2. Employment deaths.
3. Alcohol involved deaths.
4. If cremation or burial @ sea is going to happen.
5. Death w/out an MD present.
6. If you die w/in 24 hours of being released from hospital.
7. If there is a health threat. i.e. Alzheimers.
8. If the cause of death cannot be determined any other way.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – August 21 – 25, 2023
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: Aug., 25, 2023. National Kiss and Make Up Day.
1. WHO; ANIMAL SAMARITANS.
WHAT; “Dogust” bday bash for all shelter dogs.
WHEN; SAT., AUG., 26 – 11 AM to 1 PM.
WHERE; The Historic Camelot Theatre.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; 35TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
WHAT; Tickets on sale NOW.
WHEN; Jan., 4 – 16, 2024.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.psfilmfest.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; Selected FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Aug., 24, 2023. National Waffle Day.
1. WHO; THE UNFORGETTABLES.
WHAT; 25th Anniversary donation matching campaign.
WHEN; NOW thru Aug. for $25,000.
WHERE; Details on-line.
WEB; www.theunforgettables.com.
2. WHO; JUST FABULOUS.
WHAT; The architects of Haute Coutiere.
WHEN; SHOP NOW for all the famous designer books.
WHERE; On-line and in-store.
WEB; www.bjustfabulous.com.
3. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; Subscriptions on Sale.
WHEN; NOW for the 2023-2024 SEASON.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
WEDNESDAY: Aug., 23, 2023. National Roller Coaster Day.
1. WHO; P.S. CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; 2nd Season of Sand, Stars and Guitar Music.
WHEN; OPENING OCT., 7.
WHERE; Details on-line.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
WHAT: Announces membership opportunities.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.gcvcc.org.
3. WHO; RIVERSIDE COUNTY VETERANS BUSINESS RESOURCES.
WHAT; Business assistance for Vets.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB: www.bizinfo@nullricvo.org.
TUESDAY: Aug., 22, 2023. National Be An Angel Day.
1. WHO; PLATT WELLNESS, METABOLIC SOLUTIONS.
WHAT; 25 % Off sitewide sale; “feel like your younger self”. Grab it all now!!!
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.plattwellness.com.
2. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; GALA Dec., 6 w/ Audra McDonald tix on sale.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line or @ 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
3. WHO; LIFESTREAM BLOOD BANK.
WHAT; Is aiding the fire victims of Hawaii.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.LStream.org.
MONDAY: Aug., 21, 2023 National Spumoni Day.
1. WHO; P.S. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
WHAT; Wants public input about selecting a new Superintendent of Schools.
WHEN; NOW THRU Set., 1.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.surveymonkey.com.
2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Andrew Wyeth’s watercolors.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.
3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; Sculpture Garden is open.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.
Rest in Peace
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
