The article discusses the sudden disappearance of Estefanny Casas, an AmeriCorps volunteer providing essential health services at a Richmond clinic, following budget cuts to the program. Casas, along with her fellow volunteers, contributed crucial support to an overburdened healthcare system, enhancing patient care. With funding cuts affecting AmeriCorps programs nationwide, there has been a significant loss in community health resources. The author expresses shock over the personal impact of Casas's departure and the broader implications of ongoing national healthcare budget reductions.
"Casas took on dozens of tasks from blood pressure checks to reminder calls... that made a world of difference to our patients."
"None of us were in it for the money, Casas said. We were all in it to serve."
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