Staff at the San Francisco Community Health Center never stop moving, and certainly haven't since the beginning of the Trump administration's second term in January. Since H.R.1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, staff have not only seen an increase in anxiety and uncertainty, but have also had to invest more labor in ensuring their clients continue to be enrolled in their health coverage.

The Bay Area Reporter had a chance to see the center's operations and speak with several staff members and a patient at its Tenderloin Wellness Center on August 19 and 21. 

Several staff members expressed anxiety and stress they've seen from their patients, as well as personal unease they have for their patients' health and safety.

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