HAMPTON, VIRGINIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2025 / PCs for People, a leading nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EdLogics and the Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence (BHLCOE). This partnership was formed with a goal of helping PCs for People improve the health literacy of its members by providing free access to Rewards for Healthy People, a customized version of EdLogics' innovative game-based health education platform. Funded through a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), this groundbreaking initiative is designed to promote digital inclusion, improve health literacy, and incentivize healthier behaviors in underserved communities.
The Rewards for Healthy People platform transforms the way people learn about health through fun games and activities, educational videos, quizzes, unique incentives, and a personalized user experience. This initiative aligns seamlessly with PCs for People's mission to provide digital resources and education to underserved populations, enabling individuals and families to actively manage their health and well-being.
"By providing refurbished computers, affordable internet, and digital skills training, we empower individuals with access to essential health information, enabling them to make informed decisions about their well-being," said Casey Sorenson, CEO of PCs for People. "Our partnership with EdLogics and the Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence strengthens our mission to bridge the digital divide while advancing health literacy - ensuring that technology becomes a catalyst for healthier, more informed lives."
George Birdsong, founder of the BHLCOE, stated, "We are proud to partner with PCs for People and EdLogics in this meaningful initiative. Our collective goal to enhance health literacy and empower communities perfectly aligns with EdLogics' unique educational approach. Together, we're helping communities access vital digital tools and health information that will lead to healthier, more informed lives."
Dr. Thomas Chamberlain, CEO of EdLogics, emphasized the significance of the collaboration: "By uniting the digital equity efforts of PCs for People with our engaging health education platform and the community-driven advocacy of the Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence, we're creating impactful solutions that will empower and uplift underserved populations."
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About PCs for People: PCs for People is a national nonprofit social enterprise working to get low-cost quality computers and internet into the homes of individuals, families, and nonprofits with low income. By recycling and then refurbishing computers, PCs for People provides a valuable service to businesses, families, and the planet by keeping computers out of landfills and repurposing them to advance digital inclusion.
About EdLogics: EdLogics is a leading innovator in digital health education and consumer engagement, committed to revolutionizing the way people understand and manage their health. Through its cutting-edge platform, EdLogics empowers employers, healthcare organizations, academic institutions, and communities to improve health literacy, foster positive health behaviors, and drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes. By leveraging interactive education, gamification, and data-driven insights, EdLogics helps reduce healthcare costs while delivering a more informed and proactive approach to personal well-being.
About The Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence: The Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence is a Virginia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health literacy through innovative, research, education, and community engagement. Through collaboration with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, universities, health systems, businesses and other community-based organizations, the Center serves as a catalyst for empowering individuals, transforming lives, and building healthier communities.
SOURCE: Birdsong HLCOE
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