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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My Telehealth: How telehealth is becoming a frontline against South Carolina's measles outbreak
February 17, 2026As an unprecedented measles outbreak spreads across the Palmetto State, healthcare providers are using telehealth to screen and treat patients in order to reduce exposures of the disease. -
Collaborative Care Expands Mental Health Access with Telehealth
January 23, 2026As South Carolina continues to face shortages in mental health providers, especially in rural areas, health systems are turning to collaborative care models supported by telehealth to reach more patients. Collaborative care models offer a team-based approach that integrates... -
My Telehealth: A resource for mothers facing mental health challenges
January 02, 2026Maternal mental illness affects one in five women annually in the United States, and it is the leading cause of maternal mortality, due to suicide and drug overdose. -
My Telehealth: Mobile healthcare units assist military vets experiencing homelessness
December 26, 2025Veterans experiencing homelessness often face a host of barriers to health care. For many, the only option is the emergency room, which fragments care and pushes them into crisis more quickly. -
2025 National Telehealth Champion Award- United States Senator Lindsey Graham
December 18, 2025The 2025 National Telehealth Champion Award was awarded to United States Senator Lindsey Graham during the 13th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina held last month in Charleston. Sen. Graham has been a strong advocate for telehealth across the nation and been a... -
2025 Rick Foster Primary Care Telehealth Champion award Dr. Timothy Hensley, Dr. Stuart Simko
December 17, 2025The Rick Foster Primary Care Telehealth Champion Award was presented to Dr. Timothy Hensley and Dr. Stuart Simko during the 13th Annual Telehealth Summit of South Carolina held last month in Charleston. The Rick Foster Primary Care Telehealth Champion Award recognizes an...
