
The Ask the Doc Townhall 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 Townhalls 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 Town Halls
This quarter's Ask the Doc Townhall was titled "Small Steps, Big Impact: Preventing Chronic Illnesses" and focused on preventative behaviors like health screenings and nutrition to prevent chronic illnesses.
If you missed attending in-person, you can watch the full event below.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, and Tuesday, Dec. 10, HealthLit4Wake held their quarterly Ask the Doc Town Halls in English and Spanish. This event series aims to improve access to free health information in the community by bringing together a panel of experts to discuss pertinent health topics and share resources. This month’s topic was “Small Steps, Big Impact: Healthy Habits to Prevent Chronic Diseases,” which discussed pertinent information on preventing chronic diseases through health screenings, nutrition, stress management and more.
The English Ask the Doc, hosted at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, was moderated by Dr. Stefanie Etienne and a panel of experts including Dr. Netra Thakur, Dr. Danielle Roberson Keyton and Kameron Rowe.
The Town Hall was also held in Spanish, hosted at the Mexican Consulate on Dec. 11, moderated by María Sánchez, the La Ventanilla de Salud Coordinator, and included Dr. Alejandra Bustillo, Dr. Christine Martin and Kenia Gil.