The Palmetto Connect Team remains committed to closing the digital gap and promoting health equity. As part of our ongoing Digital Literacy project with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we recently took another significant step by expanding access to digital tools for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Through a grant, we distributed 23 internet-capable tablets to residents in Spartanburg County and 25 devices to qualifying residents in Aiken and York Counties. These devices ensure recipients have the necessary tools for virtual healthcare access, reinforcing our efforts to connect communities with essential telehealth services.
To help recipients make the most of their new devices, Palmetto Care Connections developed a series of online modules designed to strengthen digital skills. These modules cover key topics such as device operation, email communication, internet navigation, cybersecurity, telehealth usage, and health literacy. By completing these modules, participants gain confidence in using their tablets independently, empowering them to take full advantage of digital tools for managing their health.
We are grateful for the continued support of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, which enables us to provide these vital services. This initiative is just one of the many ways Palmetto Care Connections is working to advance healthcare equity in South Carolina and beyond.
