The Center for Health Transformation was a sponsor of the 2008 HealthSmart Interactive Health & Wellness EXPO. Held on October 8th at the Georgia Mountains Center, the event was kicked-off at a luncheon featuring Barbara Dooley, wife of legendary football coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs Vince Dooley. Barbara gave a motivational presentation highlighting her recent experiences as a breast cancer survivor. Combining humor with an honest discussion of the healthcare system and the impact that a diagnosis has on the entire family, Barbara encouraged the attendees to live each day to the fullest and to let those whom you love know it.
The luncheon was catered by Scott’s on the Square with a special focus on healthy selections. Chef Scott Dixon launched the HealthSmart Restaurant Challenge. Over 28 local restaurants are participating in the challenge. Healthy choices will be indicated by the ‘I’m HealthSmart’ logo. Each time an individual makes a healthy selection it will be indicated on a punch card. When the card is complete, the individual will be able to take it to the Chamber of Commerce to trade it for prizes.
The Expo followed with health screenings, educational sessions, and exhibits for the community. The Center for Health Transformation sponsored glucose and lipids screening through a grant from Novo Nordisk.
Kit Dunlap, President of the Greater Hall County Chamber, Mimi Collins. Head of the Healthcare Subcommittee, and their team deserve congratulations for this innovative approach to community wellness. We at the Center for Health Transformation look forward to continuing to work with them and following the impact they are having in improving the health of the citizens of their community.
