By: Chaunte’ Causey, Communications Manager, PCC
Orangeburg, SC — On Tuesday, June 17, Palmetto Care Connections (PCC) hosted a free Digital Literacy Training at the Orangeburg County Library, welcoming 20 participants from Orangeburg and surrounding areas. The event is part of PCC’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to telehealth and technology in rural South Carolina.
Made possible through funding from the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance, each attendee left with more than just new skills—they received an internet-enabled tablet and one year of free cellular service.
The hands-on training covered essential technology skills, including navigating touchscreen devices, sending emails, using video calls for both personal and telehealth use, and accessing reliable online health resources. For many participants, it was their first time using a smart device independently.
“It’s about more than learning how to use a tablet,” said Davia Smith, Chief Community Relations Officer. “It’s about building confidence and opening doors—to telehealth, to family connections, to the information people need to stay healthy and informed.”
To help participants stay connected beyond the free service period, PCC also shared information about the Lifeline Program, a federal initiative that offers discounted internet and phone service for qualifying low-income households. Resources like Lifeline help ensure that the benefits of digital literacy and telehealth access are sustainable long after the training ends. (Learn more at fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers).
PCC continues to deliver digital literacy and telehealth access to communities across the state—one training at a time. The Orangeburg County Library was a welcoming and supportive host, offering an ideal space for learning, connection, and growth.
