Remembering Dr. Bishop

Remembering Dr. Bishop

I got a huge shock at the beginning of the month when I received a letter, via my patient portal, from Dr. Roy Bishop. He announced his retirement, effective immediately; other providers at Argyll Medical Group would help with referrals and refills. In retrospect, the suddenness shouldn’t have surprised me. I knew he’d had health concerns (inverse HIPAA, I won’t violate my doctor’s privacy with his patient). Bishop Still, I was wholly unprepared…

Remembering Bruce

After I had moved to Lake Orion from Detroit in 2004, I was surprised to see a homeless man usually sitting on his bike. I ran into him again, sitting on his bike, in front of the Wine Barrel (?) party store. The owner says he sleeps behind there from time to time. It was hot and I bought him a water. I introduced myself and he said his name was Bruce. I asked if I could get him something else and he replied “No I’m fine.” Another time it was ab…