The Well-Being Report
Third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:00pm
WDIY's Margaret McConnell with Dr. Samantha Shaak of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health host monthly roundtable discussions on the social determinants of health and the impact on communities here in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With special guests, Margaret and Dr. Shaak present ways to encourage healthier community outcomes with wide-ranging conversations about food security, early education and stable, affordable housing.
The Well-Being Report is supported by the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health.
Latest Stories
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined by Sherri Binder of Ripple Community Inc. and Vicky Kistler of the City of Allentown to talk about equitable housing. -
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. -
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. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge. -
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. -
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.
