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 Wake County's YouTube page.
Hosted quarterly, each session features a panel of local medical professionals who share their expertise and engage with residents to discuss health concerns. HealthLit4Wake 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.
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; Wake County H&HS, School Health Nurse
- Adriana Guerra, RN; Wake 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.
2025 Photo Gallery
2024 Photo Gallery
