Joy Bonala
Joy Bonala is a multimedia journalist currently based in Summerville, SC. She began her career in print media after graduating from Western Kentucky University with a degree in photojournalism. She loved using her passion for photography to document local news and tell the stories of people in her community. Her career in journalism has allowed her to experience life across the United States with positions in Oklahoma, Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming and Texas. Eventually, she brought her visual skills to radio as a news director at an NPR news station in Abilene, TX. There she explored new ways to complement audio stories by incorporating still photographs and video. And now, as a content producer in the digital department at SCETV, she is a storyteller for the MyTelehealth Team which seeks to elevate public understanding and knowledge of Telehealth and its diverse services in South Carolina.
Stories
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Community-based Healthcare Model is ‘Invaluable’ to Patients Managing Heart Failure
March 08, 2023Community Paramedicine is a healthcare model that brings paramedics into the homes of patients for non-emergent reasons to help with access to health care. In South Carolina, the Community Paramedicine program at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has had a big impact on... -
Learning About The Internet Is First Step for Many People Using Telehealth
January 30, 2023Many people, especially seniors, struggle to keep up with the fast pace of technology. They may have a smart device and internet access but still don’t feel comfortable navigating the digital world. Watch as Kathy Schwarting, CEO of Palmetto Care Connections, talks about the... -
Internet Infrastructure Is Key To Success of Telehealth
January 25, 2023South Carolina is closing the digital divide by expanding broadband internet access throughout the state. And high quality, affordable internet service is the key to success for telehealth services. This video is an excerpt from South Carolina ETV’s 1-hour documentary,... -
How Will Policy Direct The Future of Telehealth
January 23, 2023The pandemic accelerated the use of telehealth because health systems were allowed to be reimbursed for telehealth services. But what happens now? How will policies change in order for people to continue receiving telehealth services? Take a listen as telehealth experts talk... -
How Will Health Systems Evolve To Meet Demand For Digital Care
January 18, 2023How will health systems evolve in order to continue offering telehealth in the future? Listen as two telehealth experts discuss the delicate balance of providing in-person and virtual care. This video is an excerpt from South Carolina ETV’s 1-hour documentary, ‘House-calls... -
Congress Extends Telehealth Flexibilities For Two More Years
January 12, 2023The omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress last month paved the way for two more years of telehealth flexibilities by extending telehealth provisions that were previously set to expire after the end of the Covid-19 public health emergency. “This is very exciting and...
