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
(REGISTRATION CLOSED) Healthy Habits Summer Day Camp 2025
June 23 @ 8:30 am - June 27 @ 4:00 pmLunch with Poe: Kids Eat FREE at PlayWELL Park
June 25 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmYouth Mental Health First Aid (Day 2)
June 25 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Wake County Southern Regional CenterQPR – Question. Persuade. Refer
June 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Johnston Medical MallLunch with Poe: Kids Eat FREE at PlayWELL Park
July 2 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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…
Rosemary, the Eternal Herb
Rosemary, the Eternal Herb Taylor Holste CookWELL Kitchen Senior Specialist Jen Zerda, MS Physical Activity Senior Specialist You can always catch the signature scent of…
Feeding Growing Minds and Bodies – How Nutritional Needs Change During Puberty
Feeding Growing Minds and Bodies - How Nutritional Needs Change During Puberty Vineeta Shah Health Educator Poe Center for Health Education Puberty and reproductive…
Mission Possible! New After-School Program Aims to Serve Over 100 Middle & High School Students
Mission Possible! New After-School Program Aims to Serve Over 100 Middle & High School Students Robin Pittman, MS Family Life Senior Director In accordance with our…