Managed Health Services (MHS) announced several community partnerships with local organizations to provide internet access and tech literacy programs for Hoosiers.
“Broadband access and tech literacy play crucial roles in addressing health disparities by enabling underserved populations to access essential health resources and services,” said Dr. Shara Wesley, MHS chief health equity officer. “For instance, broadband facilitates the use of telemedicine, online health information and digital health tools, allowing individuals to receive timely and effective care regardless of geographic location.”
MHS Serves will establish internet cafes, computer labs and more to counties including Adams, Benton, Clinton, Dearborn, Delaware, Elkhart, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Lake, Martin, Marion, Monroe, Ohio, Ripley, St. Joseph, Switzerland and Vanderburgh.
Organizations receiving partnership funding include:
- Allen Chapel AME Church
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Community Alliance of the Far Eastside
- enFocus, Inc.
- Friends of Historic Vernon
- Healthy Communities of Clinton County
- Indiana Pride of Color
- Indiana University Health Foundation
- IndyGo Foundation
- La Casa de Amistad
- Learning Network of Clinton County
- Lifetime Resources
- Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth, Inc.
- Monroe County Untied Ministries
- Mt. Pleasant Christian Church
- Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- Mt. Carmel Church
- New Direction Christian Church
- Ohio County Community Foundation
- The Indianapolis Muslim Community Association Inc.
- Trans Solutions Research and Resource Center
- Wheeler Mission
“The innovative solutions proposed by these key community partners will provide internet access for Hoosiers in various communities around our state,” said Kevin O’Toole, MHS president and CEO. “MHS Serves is excited to support their strategic initiatives to strengthen broadband access and promote tech literacy in our community.”
For more information about MHS Serves, visit mhsserves.org.
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This reporting is made possible by a grant from the Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative, empowering our community with essential health insights. https://iaaqli.org/
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