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
Girl Talk: Mother/ Trusted Adult & Daughter Workshop
April 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am at The Poe Center for Health EducationMental Health First Aid
May 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Eva Perry LibraryWake County Tobacco-Free Community Forum 2025
May 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmGirl Talk: Mother/ Trusted Adult & Daughter Workshop
May 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity CenterYouth Mental Health First Aid
May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Smithfield Library
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