FM On Demand: Here’s how a healthcare foodservice director taught herself social media savvy

The Twitter account for the Hunt Family Café at Arkansas Children’s Northwest Hospital isn’t managed by a professional social media person, but it sure looks that way.

Here, you’ll find gorgeous food photos, engaging posts and nuggets of info about the diverse Morrison Healthcare staff that serves the hospital and its visitors. Megan Herrmann, foodservice director, is the mastermind behind this successful example of social media.

In this FM On Demand Interview, Herrmann shares with us social media tips you can put into practice right away. She reveals Twitter isn’t her favorite platform, but she’s never been intimidated to learn how it works. Sharing the cool stuff the café has going on—like celebrations of different global cuisine, work with local farmers and more—has been a way for Herrmann to add value to her position, and serve the hospital community in an important way. Check out her advice on adding real impact to your own social media presence.

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