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.
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Black History in Dentistry
Black History in Dentistry Celebrating Black American Contributions in Dental Health Alaina Hart, MPH, CHES Equity Director, Dental Health Program Manager The month of February…
How to Talk to Children About Their Bodies at Every Age
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Mindful in the Moment: Three Tips for Being Present During Holiday Meals
Mindful in the Moment: Three Tips for Being Present During Holiday Meals Trevor Hamlett, MPH, CPT Health Educator During this holiday season, I have learned the true meaning of…
A Statement from the Poe Center
A Statement from the Poe Center In the wake of terrible news of a fatal shooting at the University of Virginia, the news of another fatal mass shooting in Colorado is…
It Takes a Community: The Great American Smokeout 2022
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Response to Antisemitism
Response to Antisemitism The Poe Center extends our empathy and support to our Jewish staff, friends, and constituents. Hateful speech by one person or by many leads to hateful…
Your Health, Your Body, and You: The Importance of Health Literacy in Reproductive Health
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Statement from the Poe Center
We are distressed and disturbed by the fatal shooting in a Raleigh neighborhood that occurred on October 13, 2022. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the…
2021-2022 Year in Review
2021-2022 Year in Review Thanks to our many donors and sponsors, the Poe Center had another great year. Your valuable contributions helped many of Poe’s most innovative…
Tips for Healthy School Lunches
Tips for Healthy School Lunches Katie Barker, MS, RD Health Educator You may be wondering how to make sure your child eats a healthy lunch. Whether they participate in cafeteria…