AN OFFER TO OUR FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ​in the time of COVID-19

Preliminary studies indicate that HCPs who are exposed more often to sicker patients (i.e. higher viral load) are more at risk.(1) In China, both during SARS and more recently with COVID-19, many HCPs were put on herbal supplementation and the evidence is promising that this step helped keep them healthy.(2)   

We are entering what may be the most critical time for our hospitals. One model from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in Seattle shows an expected peak of April 15 for “projected hospital resource use based on COVID-19 deaths,” assuming social distancing until the end of May 2020.(3)   ​As our most at-risk population, HCPs are currently my top priority.  

• This program is intended to support HCPs with an herbal combination of two prepared formulas based on that which has been used successfully for prevention of transmission in China, both during SARS and now COVID-19. 
• The formulas provided have immunomodulating and anti-viral properties (see reference section below). Several individual herbs included are covered in reference (10) below. 
• The herbs will be offered in tablet and capsule form and packaged in a clean and safe environment. 
• ​This is not a treatment for COVID-19 infection. Treatment of actively ill patients is a different matter.

At-risk frontline HCPs and first responders only.  I can currently begin with about 20 providers, possibly more soon. This includes providers with potential direct contact with suspected COVID-19 patients. The most at-risk being those providing aerosol-generating procedures, those in confined spaces with patients, those offering direct care, etc. You know who you are. If you are not in that category please reserve these supplies for those who are more at-risk.   

You will sign up for a short telehealth visit. Prior to your appointment you must fill out a questionnaire, consent, etc. During your telehealth appointment, we’ll go over details and clarify questions. Your herbs will be available for pickup by the following day, possibly sooner.

Beginning immediately, you may schedule your visit online via my online scheduling program. Click on HCP Support Consultation.  Schedule your consultation

The course of treatment is three weeks to get us through this critical time period. ​

I am trying to keep costs as low as possible to reduce any barrier to the program. Fees include managing each HCPs case with an initial telehealth visit, one follow-up call if needed. If paid at the time of service the fee is $40*.  The cost of the herbs is $80 plus tax. I am also working to offer another brand which might cost slightly less if another round of treatment is indicated.   *insurance (Regence, Uniform, Meritain, Aetna) is billed at a slightly higher rate

To facilitate an accessible, safe, and broad pick-up time and location, community partner Cafe Velo (120 Prospect St. #2) has graciously offered to be a no-contact​ pickup point for you. They will simply mark you off the list and you take your bag. Utilizing this community partner allows for weekend pickup, too—they are open Wednesday-Sunday.   ​Herbs will be paid for in advance via my practice management system.  

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