ClinicNET mourns the loss of Cara Russell

ClinicNET is shocked and saddened to learn of this week's death of Cara Russell, the former Executive Director of the Chaffee People's Clinic, a now-closed ClinicNET affiliate, in Salida. Click here to read more.

The Chaffee People's Clinic was a community safety net clinic dedicated to serving the uninsured in the Chaffee county area. Prior to serving as its Executive Director, Cara served as the Mayor of Buena Vista from 2006-2010. Cara was the Executive Director of the Chaffee People's Clinic from 2010 until its closure at the end of 2013. Most recently Cara was the new Executive Director of the Colorado Association of Recycling.

"Cara was so committed to community and she made a notable contribution as a leader in Colorado's health care safety net. She was good at staying in touch and her smile is so memorable -- I will miss her" shared Sharon Adams, ClinicNET's Executive Director.

2010 Safety Net Clinic Week

Cara Russell, Executive Director, Chaffee People's Clinic, Salida