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Weekly tweets to promote
fitness at home for the whole family.
At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helpingNorth Carolinians make healthy choices.
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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February 20, 2023
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…
January 24, 2023
How to Talk to Children About Their Bodies at Every Age
How to Talk to Children About Their Bodies at Every Age Heather Schnegelberger, CFLE Health Educator Body Knowledge is a superpower! In the movie Spiderman, Peter Parker’s uncle…
December 16, 2022
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…
November 21, 2022
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…
November 16, 2022
It Takes a Community: The Great American Smokeout 2022
It Takes a Community: The Great American Smokeout 2022 Virginia Johnson Certified Prevention Specialist Senior Substance Use Prevention Director Smoking is the leading cause of…
October 28, 2022
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…
October 18, 2022
Your Health, Your Body, and You: The Importance of Health Literacy in Reproductive Health
Your Health, Your Body, and You: The Importance of Health Literacy in Reproductive Health Paige Schildkamp, MPH Health Educator It’s Health Literacy Month y’all! What is health…
October 14, 2022
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…
September 27, 2022
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…
August 31, 2022
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…