Mental Health Awareness Month Insights with Dr. Kristin Carothers
May 9, 2024
Hosted by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
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Episode Description
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers returns to join Dr. Virgie to share insights about our society's continued taboo and stigma of talking about mental health issues and suicide, why mental health equals physical health, and what to do if you or someone you love is without financial resources or insurance but needs mental health support and/or treatment. https://988lifeline.org https://www.nami.org https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you or someone you love is in crisis, call 911 and/or get to your nearest ER.
Crush Medical Debt – Medical Bills Uncovered
Thursday at 9 AM PST on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel
Welcome to “Medical Bills Uncovered”, America’s first medical money-saving show dedicated to protecting you from becoming a victim of the nation’s #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy – medical bills. Every week, we make the complex world of medical finances simple – empowering you to save the most money and fight predatory bills to save your home, retirement savings, and financial future. Physician and medical billing insider Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares her expert secrets-made-easy and gives you practical tools for affordable medical bills – everything you need so you can save the most time and money and pay off medical bills fast! So, join us on this mission to crush medical debt. Because when knowledge is power – saving you time and money – health is wealth! Tune in to "Medical Bills Uncovered" every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/12 noon Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel and begin your journey to financial wellness today!
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Virgie Bright Ellington, MD is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie earned her degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After practicing more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her WHAT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW series. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured in Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. Dr. Virgie lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and three children.
