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Faith in Action: Reverend Kate Byrd on Abolishing Medical Debt in Johnston County \ 6-24-2024

Faith in Action: Reverend Kate Byrd on Abolishing Medical Debt in Johnston County \ 6-24-2024

WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

June 24, 20246m 47s

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In this episode, Jeff Hamlin is joined by Reverend Kate Byrd from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Smithfield to discuss their ambitious efforts to abolish $14 million in medical debt in Johnston County. This mission is deeply personal for Reverend Byrd, who faced mounting medical bills when a family member underwent cancer treatment. Inspired by the nonprofit Under Medical Debt, she is now rallying other churches to help their congregants manage and relieve the financial burden of medical debt. Discover how faith communities are stepping up to support those in need and the powerful impact of collective action.