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SUMMARY:My Healthy Broadband LIVE – S2E1 – What is E-Rate & Why Libraries Matter: Connecting Communities Through Broadband
DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE BROADCAST\nDate: March 12, 2025\nPowered by the Force for Health® Network in Partnership with the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network (AZBSN)\nViewing Links:\n\nThe Force for Health Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/events/827082173513300 )\nThe Force for health Linked Page ( https://www.linkedin.com/events/7437910420633415680/?viewAsMember=true )\nThe Force for Health You Tube Page ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozhmmD1-6XE )\nWhat role does E-Rate play in bridging the digital divide for schools and libraries? Why are libraries invaluable community resource centers beyond books?\n\nIn this episode, we explore how E-Rate funding supports internet access and upgrades in over 700 Arizona school districts and 200+ public libraries serving millions. Join us as we highlight inspiring local stories, including telehealth innovations on Navajo Nation, and envision a future where gigabit broadband empowers health literacy across generations.\n📋 EPISODE AGENDA\n🔹 Executive Opening: The Power of E-Rate: Understanding how ongoing funding covers broadband costs and infrastructure upgrades to support education and community connectivity in Arizona schools and libraries.\n🗺️ Voices from AZ-1: Community Stories & Impact\nFeaturing insights from Kelly Mukherjee and Mala on how E-Rate funding has transformed digital access and telehealth in libraries, including examples like the Navajo Nation Liver Scan project.\n🏛️ Why Libraries Matter Beyond Books\nDiscover how libraries serve as free, trusted, apolitical hubs offering resources for all ages—from digital training and telehealth equipment to seed libraries and job search support.\n🌐 Vision for Broadband Equity & Health Literacy\nA forward-looking discussion on achieving broadband access for all households with gig speeds and empowering youth as health ambassadors through platforms like Force for Health.\n📲 WATCH. COMMENT. CONNECT.\nEngage live with hosts and guests on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Ask your questions, share your experiences with libraries and broadband, and help shape a healthier, more digitally inclusive future.\n🌐 Learn more and get involved:\n🔹 theforceforhealth.com – Join and get started for FREE!\n🔹 az-1.info\n🔹 arizonatele.org\nhashtag#MyHealthyBroadband hashtag#ERATE hashtag#LibrariesMatter hashtag#DigitalEquity hashtag#Telehealth hashtag#AZBSN hashtag#ForceForHealth hashtag#BroadbandForAll hashtag#HealthLiteracy\n
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