@willowbenjamin
I ran saw my old buddy Maria at the park a few years back. She told the story of her health scare over coffee. Despite having serious symptoms, she was reluctant to contact a doctor because she was an uninsured freelance graphic designer. She eventually needed surgery to remove a benign tumor, which resulted in enormous medical expenses. Maria found comfort in a community clinic that prioritized patient health over money and provided reasonably priced follow-up care.