More broadband access, better health
As an emergency physician, Martin has seen how reliable Internet access can make all the difference in managing chronic conditions, staying informed, and avoiding isolation. Larry, however, remained dubious about the program.
Bridging the Digital Divide Through On-site, Health Center–Based Internet Clinics
Link Health, a Boston-based program that utilizes a three-pillar, community-based strategy, increased access to the Internet in marginalized communities by leveraging the Affordable Connectivity Program.
DR. ALISTER MARTIN JOINS SENATOR MARKEY AND MASSACHUSETTS LEADERS TO CALL FOR FUNDING EXTENSION FOR AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS
In a compelling move to bridge the digital divide, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Massachusetts leaders gathered at the Lynn Public Library today to advocate for an extension of funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The program, set to expire in April, has played a pivotal role in ensuring affordable Internet access for millions of households, including 366,000 in Massachusetts.
MCW Student Working to Bridge Digital Divide in Communities Where Lack of Internet Access Can Cause Health Inequities
Read the full article Click here Amelia Papadimitriou knows what she wants to accomplish throughout her career. “My mission is to advance health equity,” says Papadimitriou, a third-year medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) who plans to focus on emergency medicine. “It’s my passion, my purpose, my why.” That passion has taken […]
Link Health helping Houstonians get free or reduced internet
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Nonprofit to provide free, reduced-price internet in Montgomery County
In Houston, over 400,000 households are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, but there has only been a 30% adoption rate. Through our partnership with healthcare systems like Legacy Community Health, San Jose Clinic and Lone Star Health Center we have an opportunity to enroll over 200,000 people who are current patients of those systems.
Ar’Sheill Monsanto: Houston, We Have a Connectivity Program
In Houston, over 400,000 households are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, but there has only been a 30% adoption rate. Through our partnership with healthcare systems like Legacy Community Health, San Jose Clinic and Lone Star Health Center we have an opportunity to enroll over 200,000 people who are current patients of those systems.
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Press Release – Lowenstein Foundation Grant
Link Health Receives Grant from Massachusetts Broadband Institute to Launch Statewide Healthcare Based ACP Enrollment Campaign
No Patient Left Offline: Partnership with Verizon
[Boston, MA] Link Health is working with our nation’s ISPs to launch “No Patient Left Offline: Healthcare’s Fight to Save the ACP“, a bold initiative that underscores the vital role of internet access in achieving healthcare equity and is thrilled to announce Verizon as its first ISP partner. Link Health is excited to announce its strategic partnership with […]