Active Lehigh Valley
Second Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Active Lehigh Valley is a 30-minute monthly discussion that explores topics about physical health and getting active. Active Lehigh Valley is sponsored by St. Luke's University Health Network.
Listen every second Thursday from 6:00 to 6:30 PM following NPR’s All Things Considered.
Latest Stories
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Margaret McConnell welcomes Daphne Ghirardi, VP of Aquatics at the River Crossing YMCA, to talk about the benefits and flexibility of swimming compared to other physical activities. -
Mike Drabenstott talks with Angela Jones of the U.S. Tennis Association about the organization's efforts to give everyone the physical and social benefits of the sport. -
Mike Drabenstott sits down with yoga instructor Claudia Simpson to talk about the mental and physical benefits of doing yoga, and how deep you can get into it. -
Mike Drabenstott talks with Mike Stagaard MS, CES of St. Luke's about why it's important to stay active into your 50s and beyond and how you can do so effectively. -
John Dodds welcomes Mark Csencsits, Head Teaching Professional at the Bethlehem Golf Club, to talk about the game that continues to draw in millions of newcomers annually. -
John Dodds sits down with John Hauth of St. Luke's to talk about pickleball, from how the game is played to why it's become so popular in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. -
John Dodds talks with Louise Shaefer from Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery about the beauty and benefits of filling your garden with native plants. -
Margaret McConnell welcomes Liz Fones, Executive Director, Melissa Dowches, volunteer coach, and Devon Helmer, former participant in Girls On the Run, a group working to teach young girls about physical and mental health. -
Mike Drabenstott welcomes Rob Neitz, manager of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, to talk about the endless (and free) adventure available at PA State Parks. -
Margaret McConnell sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, MD, of St. Luke's University Health Network to talk about avoiding ticks as warmer weather invites us to spend more time outdoors.
