Old news and New news

Each Peach has settled in to their space at Healthy Living Family Medicine, despite Covid bringing the wild and wooly to practicing healthcare. We did close to in-person visits according to the Governor’s mandate in March-April, and then tentatively started seeing patients in the office again May 1, 2020. At this time, we are cautiously familiar with the new normal:

1. The waiting room is still closed, with the toys in boxes. Patients can ring the doorbell once they arrive and Dr. Kitt will let them in as soon as possible.
2. Patients and providers wear masks in the office unless there is a brief need for a nose/mouth/throat exam.
3. Cleaning all surfaces happens between visits, as usual, with a strong but non-toxic anti-microbial cleaner.
4. In person visits need to be scheduled with Claire, my trusted front-office help, at 971-319-3224.
5. Patients can schedule their own telemedicine appointments online or with Claire.
6. Blood draws can be performed at the office or ordered from one of the local labs.

As all of Dr. Kitt’s parent and pediatric patients know, Portland Public Schools will not resume in person in September. If patients need to bring their children to appointments, the kids can come into the room with their mother/father. Please bring them something to do since most of the toys have been packed up.

The other ramification of this statewide ruling is that Dr. Kitt’s office hours are somewhat limited because she’s trading off care with her husband for their daughter. If you need to be seen and can’t find office hours that work for your schedule, let us know and we will try to accommodate your needs!

Beyond that, it’s hot and sunny and all of us Portlanders need to soak it up in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. There are innumerable immune support lifestyle changes, supplements and strategies that we could all adopt. Additionally, you don’t have to bear your physical body discomforts at home alone or managing them solely with medications. If you want personalized advice for your own unique situation, come on in. Please let Dr. Kitt know if there’s any way she can be of support to you during Covid, during the heat, during the rainy season and for anything else!

With borage blossoms for the bees and not too much blazing sun,

In Wellness,
Dr. Kitt