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30 Visionary Years
of the Poe Center for Health Education
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fitness at home for the whole family.
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At the Poe Center, we are dedicated to helping NorthCarolinians make healthy choices.
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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…
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…
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…
The Great American Smokeout 2021: Quit Smoking for a Healthier You
The Great American Smokeout 2021 Virginia Johnson Substance Use Prevention Director The American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout every third Thursday of…
“Let’s Talk” Month – Navigating Parent/Child Communications During the Teen Years
Let’s Talk Month – Navigating Parent/Child Communications During the Teen Years Jean Workman Health Educator Letting go of parental oversight is a difficult step in the…
Back-To-School Prep: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Uncertainty in Children
Back-To-School Prep: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Uncertainty in Children Jessica Fowler, CADC, LCAS-A Substance Use Prevention Specialist From virtual to hybrid to in-person…
Bouncing Back: How to Build Resiliency Skills
Bouncing Back: How to Build Resiliency Skills By Paige Schildkamp, BA, MPH - Health Educator This year, the Poe Center presented the our first sessions of the Youth Empowerment…
Summer Smiles
Summer Smiles Alaina Hart, MPH, CHES Senior Health Educator Dental Health Program Manager Summer fun is in full swing, but don’t let tooth decay ruin your plans! Even though your…
Poe’s 30 “Pearls of Wisdom” – In Honor of Poe’s 30th Anniversary
Poe’s 30 “Pearls of Wisdom” Emily Hoover, Intern The Poe Center is celebrating 30 visionary years of health education. Since opening the doors to our one-of-a-kind field trip…
Have Safe Fun in the Hot Sun!
Have Safe Fun in the Hot Sun! By Katie Barker and Will Florence, Health educators Looking to have some fun this summer - safely? We have a few tips for staying safe out in the…