"Building Sustainability Over Dependency" with Erin Ludwig | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Erin Ludwig of LVHN about building community trust as a health network.

On the latest #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak sit down with Erin Ludwig of Lehigh Valley Health Network to talks about the importance of building trust between health networks and the community.

"The Group Heals the Group" with Richard Orlemann and Missy Wise | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of LVHN's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom.

On this month's episode of #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Dick Orlemann and Missy Wise, members of the first cohort of Lehigh Valley Health Network's ICT method, a series of trainings that encourages communities to share wisdom.

Getting Everyone Involved with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development.

On the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak talk with guest Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation about the importance of getting everyone involved in building a stronger, healthier community.

"Better Ways to Thrive Together" with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.

On the latest #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak sit down with Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation to talk about how belonging and civic muscle can drive progress.

Opening Doors to Learning with Kerri Green and Lisa Liddington | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Lisa Liddington and Kerri Green of LVHN about the network's opportunities for youth to learn about careers in healthcare.

This month on #TheWellBeingReport, a look at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Healthcare Futures Program, which introduces students to careers in healthcare.

LVHN's COO Lisa Liddington and Education Director Kerri Green are our guests.

Starting Lifelong Learning Early with Kait Kelly | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kait Kelly of Community Services for Children to explore the safe spaces being created for young people in Allentown.

On the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport, hosts Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak welcome Kait Kelly of Community Services for Children to talk about her organization's work, including the Uplift After School Program in Allentown's Franklin Park neighborhood.

Perspectives on Meaningful Work and Wealth | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak listen to opinions on various areas of meaningful work and discuss their relevance in the push for community wellness.

What does community health mean? What are the local drivers impacting it? This month on #TheWellBeingReport, leaders from different Lehigh Valley organizations weigh in — including the City of Allentown, Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street, Ripple Community Inc., and Cohesion Network.

"All Parks Deserve Care" with Ruffian Tittmann | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces.

A new nonprofit is working with the city of Allentown to expand and enhance its parks. On the latest #TheWellBeingReport hosts Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Exec. Dir. of The Allentown Parknership for more on the organization's initiatives and goals.

Reliable Transportation in the Valley with Owen O'Neil | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA, about the value of reliable transportation for overall health and wellness.

Reliable transportation is a vital condition of health. Transportation also plays a role on a person's economic wellness. On the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport, hosts Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak talk with Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA Lehigh Valley about this and more.

Encouraging a Healthier Community with Brooke Griffiths | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible.

Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Lehigh Valley stopped by the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport to talk with hosts Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak about her organization's mission to bring healthier choices to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.

Moving Upstream: Addressing Community Needs with Samantha Shaak | The Well-Being Report Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show.

We're pleased to announce that our show and podcast HealthBEAT has been renamed The Well-Being Report.

Find out why the name was changed and more about the show's focus on the social determinants of health in the Lehigh Valley. #HealthBEAT #TheWellBeingReport