By: Chaunte’ Causey, Communications Manager, PCC
Meet Kathy Garris Schwarting, the CEO and founder of Palmetto Care Connections!  Â
đĽ Kathy leads PCC with a focus on ensuring access to healthcare services across rural communities in South Carolina. She was inspired to create PCC because she believed telehealth was a practical solution for bringing healthcare services to underserved rural areas.  Â
đ One of her proudest moments was when PCC began the journey of leading digital literacy trainings along with providing much-needed internet services and devices to rural and underserved communities across South Carolina. What better way to assist our patients than to teach them how to conduct a telehealth visit with their health care provider and gain better access to health care services. This program has provided our entire team with a sense of accomplishment and purpose as our participants are so thankful for the support Â
đ¤ Kathy says the most rewarding part of her role is working alongside a passionate and dedicated team, united in the mission to serve communities across the state. Â
Guided by her mantra, âA personâs zip code should not define his or her quality of life,â Kathy is deeply committed to creating opportunities for all.  Â
đ Outside of work, Kathy is a true sports fanatic! With a husband and two sons who played college football and now coach, her weekends are often filled with cheering from the sidelines. Â
Thank you, Kathy, for your leadership and dedication to making a difference in the lives of so many! Â