Communityangels?

I recently learned of Jobangels - a social network of people united by a single goal of reducing unemployment. Using the social media platforms, twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, Jobangels brings together people with job needs with those willing to help (click here for the complete story). Since January what started as a small group of people has grown into a national movement.

It got me to thinking how community health leaders could benefit from a similar type of effort. All too often we all work in separate silos, working silently on projects. We quietly cheer our successes and independently struggle with challenges. If community leaders could reach out to each other in this same fashion, then maybe we could grow our efforts to improve health.

Last month, we launched our LinkedIn Group Page to an overwhelming response (over 100 members the first day alone!). We will use this platform to connect those with questions or needs with information; to lend a hand and work toward a common goal, improving health.

If you have not yet joined take a moment and join today.