At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helpingNorth Carolinians make healthy choices.
General Health
Dental Health
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Family Life
Substance Use Prevention
Bullying Prevention
CookWELL Kitchen
GrowWELL Garden
MindWELL Mental Wellness
PlayWELL Park
At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helpingNorth Carolinians make healthy choices.
Theater, museum, lab, playground, and more, there are so many ways to learn about healthy choices at the Poe Center.
Experience Poe Today.
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Dimensions of Wellness
December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina – Asheville Wellness CenterYouth Mental Health First Aid
December 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at New Beginnings Church of DeliveranceGuy Talk: Parent/ Trusted Adult & Son Workshop
January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at The Poe Center for Health EducationYouth Mental Health First Aid
January 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Wake County Northern Regional CenterYouth Mental Health First Aid
January 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Wake County Eastern Regional Center
The Great American Vapeout 2024: A Youth Perspective
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5 Winterizing Garden Tips from our Experts
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Figs: Your New Favorite Fruit
Figs: Your New Favorite Fruit Diane Hunter Health Educator Anna Glasgow Garden Senior Specialist Figs are known as a sweet fruit, but they harmonize perfectly in savory dishes…
Period Poverty: How Living with Limited Access to Menstrual Products Affects Our Community
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Senior Wellness: Building a Foundation for Healthy Aging
Senior Wellness: Building a Foundation for Healthy Aging By Ann Rollins Executive Director Poe Center for Health Education As a senior myself, I have begun to really consider…
Celebrating Winter Squash Season
Celebrating Winter Squash Season Rachel Pohlman, MPH, RD, LDN Nutrition and Physical Activity Senior Director Nijsha Johnson Health Educator Squash comes in many shapes and…
Community Spotlight: Fast Facts & A Farm Tour with UCAN
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Garlic: Harvesting, Braiding, and Making Toum
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Managing Childhood Anxiety
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Safe in Summer! The Summer Hydration Guide
Safe in Summer! The Summer Hydration Guide By Diane Hunter, M.Ed Health Educator With summertime in full swing, let’s talk about ways to feel our best and keep the fun going…