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.
Attend an Event
Lunch with Poe: Kids Eat FREE at PlayWELL Park
July 23 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLunch with Poe: Kids Eat FREE at PlayWELL Park
July 30 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmYouth Mental Health First Aid
August 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at North Regional LibraryGuy Talk: Parent/ Trusted Adult & Son Workshop
August 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at The Poe Center for Health EducationGirl Talk: Daughter & Mother/ Trusted Adult Workshop
August 16 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at The Poe Center for Health Education
New to Gardening? Try tomatoes!
New to Gardening? Try tomatoes! Polly Phillips Garden Specialist Cassie Cubilla Health Educator Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Either way, here at the Poe Center we love…
The Pressure Paradox: From Anxiety to Well-Being – Meet Keynote Speaker Dr. Danielle Roubinov
The Pressure Paradox: From Anxiety to Well-Being - Meet Keynote Speaker Dr. Danielle Roubinov Emma Hardy Development and Communications Specialist Poe Center for Health……
5 Tips for Visiting the Farmers Market
5 Tips for Visiting the Farmers Market Polly Phillips Garden Specialist Jasmine Cordell-Armstrong Health Educator Did you know that you can use your SNAP benefits at a farmers…
Bike Safety Basics: Get Outside and Get Active!
Bike Safety Basics: Get Outside and Get Active! Renée Balyoz Health Educator Poe Center for Health Education As a child growing up in the 1980s, many hours were spent outside,…
Strawberries: A FAKE BERRY?
Strawberries: A FAKE BERRY? Taylor Holste CookWELL Kitchen Senior Specialist Jen Zerda Health Educator Strawberry season in North Carolina lasts from May to June. This…
Healthy Minds, Nicotine-Free Lives: Prevention for a More Resilient Generation
Healthy Minds, Nicotine-Free Lives: Prevention for a More Resilient Generation Jessica Fowler, CADC, CPS MindWELL Associate Director Poe Center for Health Education Being a…
Superstar Spinach
Superstar Spinach Anna Glasgow Garden Senior Specialist Jasmine Cordell-Armstrong Health Educator Popeye ate spinach to grow strong. Though the real-life results of eating…
Protecting Their Future: Preventing the Impact of Alcohol on Youth
Protecting Their Future: Preventing the Impact of Alcohol on Youth Susan Bragg Foster, CPS Substance Use Prevention Assistant Director Poe Center for Health Education Rhianna…
“Turnip” the Taste – Harvest & Make Homemade Turnip Fries
“Turnip” the Taste – Harvest & Make Homemade Turnip Fries Nijsha Johnson Health Educator Emily Hoover Health Educator Root vegetables such as potatoes,…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month: How Food Connects Us and Builds Stronger Communities
Celebrating National Nutrition Month: How Food Connects Us and Builds Stronger Communities Maria Jose Muentes Bernal Dietetic Intern, Meredith College Poe Center for Health…