February 16, 2010

Oconee County Civic Center

Watkinsville, Georgia

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Learn about local resources for health promotion and wellness, participate in interactive continuing education workshops, and identify new opportunities for life-long learning in health and wellness. This conference will provide both personal and professional development for health and wellness professionals.

CHES: This event has been approved for 5 CECHs (Category I).

 

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8:30—Check-in & Breakfast

9:00—Plenary Session:
            A Business Plan: Using Local Ingredients to Provide Seasonal, Fresh Meals
            Peter Dale • Chef, The National

10:00—Plenary Session:
              How Trace-Mineralized Vegetables, Canning, and Possums Made Me What I Am
              Walter Reeves • The Georgia Gardner

11:00—Break

11:15—Breakout Session #1

  • Local Strategies for Working Healthy
    Becky Drayton, MPH, CHES - Athens Regional Medical Center

  • On the Fast Track to Slow Food
    Midge Leventry - Slow Food Athens

12:00—Lunch

12:30—Optional Tai Chi Session —with Julie Buffalo, Athens Regional Medical Center

1:00—Breakout Session #2

  • The Local and Organic Movement: An Action Update
    Craig Paige - Executive Director, PLACE

  • Creating Cultures of Achievement through Effective Communication and Healthy Lifestyles
    Jimmy Calloway, Executive Director, GPAN

1:45—Break

2:00—Collaboration Panel: Eat, Work, and Play: Models for Collaborations

  • Cathy Padgett • Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services

  • Maria Bowie, MPA • University of Georgia

  • Lisa McKinney, MSW • Community Wellness Council

  • Angie Garcia, M.Ed., RD/LD • Clarke County School District