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July 14, 2022
Back to School: Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety after Violent Events
Back to School: Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety after Violent Events Jessica Fowler, MS, CADC Substance Use Prevention Senior Specialist It’s become an all too common occurrence.…
July 1, 2022
Statement on Reproductive Health Education
Statement on Reproductive Health Education: Ann Rollins Executive Director At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helping North Carolinians make healthy choices. This includes…
June 16, 2022
Let’s Talk Equity
Let’s Talk Equity Dr. Amy Pulliam, DHSc., MPH, MCHES Health Educator and Paige Schildkamp, MPH Health Educator What comes to mind when you hear the word “equity?” The…
May 13, 2022
Real Life Lessons in Puberty from Disney’s “Turning Red”
Real Life Lessons in Puberty from Disney’s “Turning Red” Jordan Harris, MHA, CHES Senior Health Educator What do a fluffy red panda, teenage girls, boy bands, and…
April 13, 2022
Talking To Your Child About Alcohol
Talking To Your Child About Alcohol Virginia L. Johnson, CPS Substance Use Prevention Director It’s that time of year again. The time when the flowers bloom and the air is filled…
March 22, 2022
5 Tips for Celebrating a World of Flavors
5 Tips for Celebrating a World of Flavors Lacey Anderson, MS, RD, LDN Health Educator March is National Nutrition Month! During National Nutrition Month, everyone is invited to…
February 17, 2022
How to Set Boundaries and Practice Consent
How to Set Boundaries and Practice Consent Paige Schildkamp, MPH Health Educator The concept of setting boundaries is one that is gaining popularity in every aspect of life, from…
January 19, 2022
Finding Joy in Movement
Finding Joy in Movement Taylor Holste, MA Health Educator The start of the new year is often a time of reflection and intention. Setting a “New Year’s resolution” provides an…
December 21, 2021
Poe’s Holiday Gift to You
Season’s Greetings from the Poe Center! Please accept this small token as a symbol of our BIGGEST THANKS for supporting the Poe Center and health education in North…
December 15, 2021
Prioritize Your Mental Health for the Holidays
Prioritize Your Mental Health for the Holidays Jessica Fowler Substance Use Prevention Specialist The holidays are a fun and exciting time for many, especially for children. The…