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.
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
Community Spotlight: Fast Facts & A Farm Tour with UCAN Nijsha Johnson Health Educator Urban Community AgroNomics, known as UCAN, has been “Growing Communities One Seed at a…
Garlic: Harvesting, Braiding, and Making Toum
Garlic: Harvesting, Braiding, and Making Toum Anna Glasgow Senior Garden Specialist Will Florence, RD Health Educator Garlic is nutritious and delicious. Join our Garden…
Managing Childhood Anxiety
Managing Childhood Anxiety Jessica L. Tomasula, PhD Licensed Psychologist Owner, LiveWell Psychology PLLC WakeMed Pediatric Weight Management It is no surprise that rates of…
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…
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters Nijsha Johnson Health Educator Cassie Cubilla Health Educator The “Three Sisters,” corn, beans, and squash, can be planted together to nurture the ground…
Nourishing Young Minds: The Impact of Nutrition on Children’s Mental Health
Nourishing Young Minds: The Impact of Nutrition on Children’s Mental Health By Emma Hardy Health Educator By Jessica Fowler, CADC, CPS MindWELL Project Manager Nutrition is…
Easy Herbal Drinks to DIY from Your Garden
Easy Herbal Drinks to DIY from Your Garden Lauren McCallum Nutrition Assistant Director Asia Johnson Health Educator Herbal tea is a flavorful, calming drink you can make…
Community Spotlight: Raleigh City Farm
Community Spotlight: Raleigh City Farm Renée Balyoz Health Educator What is a city farm? How do city farms work? There are many challenges that can occur when farming in a…