The Ask the Doc Town Hall series began in 2021 amid COVID-19 as a way for the public to virtually connect with health professionals and get their burning questions answered related to the pandemic. Since then, Ask the Doc has moved to in-person events, both in English and Spanish, to address a wide variety of health topics. These events bridge the gap between medical knowledge and public understanding, empowering community members to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. All town halls are filmed and posted on С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County's .
Hosted quarterly, each session features a panel of local medical professionals who share their expertise and engage with residents to discuss health concerns. HealthLit4С»ÆѼÊÓƵ welcomes new partnerships and hosts Ask the Doc Townhalls in a variety of community spaces. To collaborate on a future event, please contact kate.broadwell@wake.gov.
Upcoming Ask the Doc: Thursday, Aug. 21
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives: A Dental Health Q&A
Join a panel of experts for our quarterly Ask the Doc (dental edition!) as they answer questions about dental health, including the importance of regular check-ups and how oral health is linked to other aspects of health.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Rebecca Sykes, DDS; Dental Director, С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Public Health
- Dr. Aja Gobar, DDS; Dentist, С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Public Health
- Dr. Stefanie Etienne, MD; Family Physician/Medical Director, WellCare of North Carolina
Previous Townhalls
Last quarter's Spanish Ask the Doc Townhall was held on Wednesday, March 26th. The event focused on the importance of primary care, how to form stronger relationships with your doctor, and advocate for yourself during health visits. Providers also shared resources for navigating care when uninsured.
The panelists who participated are:
- Maria Sanchez, La Ventanilla de Salud Coordinator, El Centro Hispano (Moderator)
- Dr. Edwin Burkett, MD, Alliance Medical Ministry, Medical Director
- Claudia Rivera, BSN, RN; С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County H&HS, School Health Nurse
- Adriana Guerra, RN; С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County H&HS, School Health Nurse
- Vanessa Valencia, FNP, Urban Ministries/Open Door, Nurse Practitioner
If you missed attending in person, you can watch the full event below.