Studio DOHC
Studio DOHC is a podcast presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare, dedicated to keeping the community informed on the latest developments in healthcare. Desert Oasis Healthcare believes in the power of education and information to promote good health and well-being.
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Episodes
Women's Health and Wellness: A Proactive Approach with Dr. Jones-Poland
Dr. Jones-Poland, an integrative primary care physician at Desert Oasis Healthcare, discusses women's health across every decade of life. Topics include overcoming the tendency to put others first, building a preventive health strategy with your primary care physician, key screenings by age (pap smears, mammograms, colonoscopies, bone density scans), the role of nurse practitioners, and the value of integrative medicine — covering nutrition, mindfulness, fitness, and social wellness.
Desert Oasis Healthcare Wellness Clinic: Prevention, Early Detection and Life Planning
Leah Dixon, Senior Director of Wellness and Priority Care at Desert Oasis Healthcare, explains the purpose and services of the DOHC Wellness Clinic. The conversation covers how the clinic functions as an extension of primary care, what a typical one-hour wellness visit looks like, virtual visit options for homebound patients, the importance of catching chronic conditions early, and the clinic's unique life planning program to help patients document their wishes while they're still well.
HMO vs. PPO: What You Need to Know — A Desert Oasis Healthcare Panel Discussion
A panel of Desert Oasis Healthcare experts — including Dr. Brian Hodgkins, Melissa Diaz, Megan Guerra, and insurance broker Brian Bilhartz — breaks down the key differences between HMO and PPO plans for working-age adults. Topics include care coordination, referrals, out-of-pocket costs, network access, the myth of PPO flexibility, and why managed care typically leads to better health outcomes and lower overall costs.
Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: Making the Right Choice for Your Health and Budget
Dr. Brian Hodgkins, Melissa Diaz, and insurance broker Brian Bilhartz join host Bianca Rae to help seniors understand their Medicare options. The panel compares Original Medicare (fee-for-service) and Medicare Advantage, covering extra benefits like dental, vision, and hearing; out-of-pocket cost predictability; how care coordination works; and why Medicare Advantage often delivers better outcomes at a lower total cost — especially for seniors on fixed incomes in the Coachella Valley.
