Greetings,
Upon keeping up-to-date with recent governmental recommendations and reflecting on what I feel is my social responsibility to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), I made temporary changes to office operations effective immediately. This applied to both new and existing clients, and the timing of each change depended on continued public-health guidance.
This decision followed guidance from public-health agencies and insurance companies during the public health emergency. Please contact me with questions about your coverage or upcoming appointment.
The following precautions were based on the guidance available during the public health emergency. Please contact me directly with any questions about your appointment.
I know we are all feeling the stress of shifting societal norms. So, I would also like to take a moment to encourage you that this is not a time to fear. It is merely a time to respond and practice showing love and support to one another in this time of need. Given this, if you or anyone you know is struggling, I would like to be more accessible via different communication methods and also through doing some additional pro bono work.
Given this desire to be more accessible, you can connect with me through normal communication channels (e.g. email, secure messaging through your portal). However, I am also transitioning to being available via secure (end-to-end encrypted) text messaging via the WhatsApp application for smartphones. You can reach me at (269) 213-5002 using this method of communication. And, although I will still be responding to communication through my general office number, (269) 254-1211, I would encourage you to use the WhatsApp application for number (269) 213-5002 to communicate with me via phone during this time due to the ease of accessibility and its privacy features.
As I mentioned in a previous email, based on trends around the world, I continued to monitor changes related to social interactions and public-health guidance. I viewed it as my ethical responsibility to offer clear updates and support during this unprecedented global climate.
I appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued efforts for your own support throughout this societal shift. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. Please check for updates prior to your visit and inform me if there are any changes in the status of your health or concerns related to office policies.
Sending you peace and resilience,