Just a Tid Bit of Wellness Wisdom

It amazes me how our life experiences connect us to opportunities that will enable us to really help people.

How many times have we visited the ER for a simple test and waited for what seemed like an eternity? Or have been judged because you presented for a UTI or STD check.

ER tests are expensive -- and most people believe that when visiting county or city hospitals if they do not have insurance, they will not get billed for the visit.

This is incorrect information: you will receive a hospital bill and lab costs; the physician's bill alone is usually at least $1,000 or more. And, if you are employed and not responsible for paying the bill, your wages may be garnished.

I wish I had known about this years ago -- and saved myself, my family, and my friends from so much wasted time and expense.