FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is proof that when Mississippi talent meets modern technology, there’s no limit to what can be achieved. And nowhere is that more clear than at the Center for Telehealth. UMMC’s telehealth program has become a national model, showing how broadband can deliver quality, life-saving care straight into people’s homes, whether they’re down the road or five counties over. For many Mississippians, this kind of access isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. That’s why I’m here.

I am mindful of the long-standing role that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has played in supporting educational and cultural programming across the country, particularly in rural and underserved areas. However, Americans are increasingly skeptical of media institutions, with trust in media at historic lows. That reality cannot be ignored.