National Nurses Week Spotlight As we continue celebrating National Nurses Week, Palmetto Care Connections is proud to recognize nurses advancing telehealth alongside our partners across South Carolina.
Meet Lauren Johnson, NP-BC, a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with McLeod Health. After more than four years in primary care, Lauren now serves as a Virtual Health Provider, leading School-Based Telehealth across two districts and six schools.
From real-time visits for students and staff to helping expand Primary Care Telehealth for ambulatory patients, Lauren brings expertise, compassion, and forward-thinking vision to every virtual encounter. She’s helping shape the future of accessible care—one connection at a time. 
National Nurses Week Spotlight In honor of National Nurses Week, Palmetto Care Connections is proud to spotlight nurses who are helping expand access to care through telehealth—especially in communities that need it most.
Today, we’re featuring Staci Cassidy, FNP, a dedicated Telehealth Nurse Practitioner with CareSouth Carolina, where she’s served for nearly four years.
Staci is known for her thoughtful and patient-centered care. She goes beyond the screen—meeting students and families with empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to their well-being. Whether she’s leading school-based telehealth trainings or supporting rural school districts, her work makes a lasting difference.
With early morning visits and flexible afternoon sessions, Staci helps make care more reachable and more responsive for those she serves. 
National Nurses Week Spotlight As we continue celebrating National Nurses Week, Palmetto Care Connections is proud to recognize nurses across South Carolina who are expanding care through innovative telehealth services.
Today’s spotlight is on Kristina Brooks, MSN, RN, Outpatient Education Coordinator at MUSC Health‘s Center for Telehealth in Charleston. As a key part of the school-based telehealth team, Kristina brings dedication, creativity, and compassion to everything she does—whether she’s educating others or offering hands-on support.
Since joining nearly two years ago, Kristina has led the development of training programs, supported the rollout of behavioral health services, and traveled throughout the state to ensure students—regardless of where they live—can connect to the care they need. From resolving tech issues to hand-delivering supplies, she meets every challenge with heart and persistence.
Kristina’s commitment helps create more consistent, supportive care experiences for students, families, and schools across South Carolina. 
As we continue to honor the dedication of nurses during National Nurses Week, Palmetto Care Connections is proud to feature Misty Lovell, PNP, a committed provider at Prisma Health’s Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health & Advocacy, serving within the School-Based Health Centers.
Misty exemplifies compassionate innovation—merging clinical expertise with heartfelt care to make virtual healthcare both effective and personal. Her exceptional communication skills foster genuine connections with patients and families, ensuring that each virtual interaction is as impactful as an in-person visit.
Through telehealth, Misty has expanded access to quality care for students across diverse communities. She customizes care plans to address the unique needs of each individual, supports staff through training initiatives, and engages in community education to promote the benefits of virtual care.
Whether she’s troubleshooting technology, facilitating smooth transitions to in-person services, or empowering school staff, Misty’s unwavering commitment ensures that healthcare is accessible, understandable, and supportive for all.
