Last Saturday we had our HealthyMilledgeville promotional event at Kroger. It was a huge success. The people of Milledgeville are excited to use social networking to talk about health.
At the event, Keri Allgood, Beth Benton and myself had a table at Kroger for over 2 hours and we spoke with nearly 100 people passed out promotional material as well as some healthy snacks, including low fat brownies.
Some of the people we talked to for only a few minutes informing them about the site and asking them questions about their previous knowledge of the site and their health interests. We had the incredible opportunity to really talk to quite a few people. Health is such a personal aspect of life and when people are able to open up about it creates a sense of connection.
Several people opened up about their own health struggles. It was really touching to hear their stories. That is why HealthyMilledgeville is so unique and I hope to see it expand. It is utilizing social networking a form of technology to bring people together in a personal way. Technology is can feel cold and sterile, but HealthyMilledgeville shows that it can be warm and welcoming!
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