One of my dearest friends is on immune suppressants. If she doesn't take them her immune system attacks her muscles and joints basically crippling her. So, she's been extra vigilant as medical professionals have insisted we all do but especially those at risk. She is 1/4

literally suppressing her immunity so she can live the most active life possible. BUT she needs to go to her doctor to get her blood drawn or she can't get those medications that she needs. She inquired if they could find an alternative; traveling nurse, parking lot, 2/4

something...because she doesn't feel comfortable going into a hospital at this time. Again, because her immune system is ACTIVELY SUPPRESSED. The doctors won't budge. You'd think if they were so concerned about COVID-19 and the risks they wouldn't give her an ultimatum, but 3/4

they did. So, she made a choice and will not have her medications refilled until she feels safe to go to the hospital.

Oh, I should add that she's a veteran and this is the VA.

Stop sending mixed messages to these vulnerable people you asshats. 4/4