Blog # 10

I had planned an event for Dr. Smith to speak at called Prime Timers at Temple Baptist church. Prime Timers is a social group held by the church were a lot of elderly people attend and have different guest speakers, talk about events, and have lunch. Prime Timers is a really cute thing for the elderly community to get out of the house and be social with other elderly couples. Dr. Smith was going to give a speech about head injuries and what it does to the body, how it could affect you, and what you should do if an injury like that were to occur. I believe the speech went very well and the people got really involved in the conversation. I the turn out for this event was pretty good, I would say about 200 people attended. I believe this was a good way to promote Dr. Smith’s name and to get him to know the community a little more. Five of us from Parrish attended the event including Dr. Smith, Leanne from HR, Tara from physical therapy, another woman I’ve never met before, me, and dr. smith. We handed out notepads, pens, questionnaires, and there were door prizes that we brought with were little organizers and such. Everyone attending something like this could not turn away free goodies, who would? Towards the end I felt a little awkward, although I am spiritual in my own way I do not choose to express it to everyone, the singing for hours was a little boring. The part for Parrish went very well and I really think we should use it in the future as an opportunity for more doctors for our facility to get to know the community a little better.