The Well-Being Report

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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.

  1. FEB 16

    "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.

    30 min

  2. JAN 19

    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.

    29 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    "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.

    33 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    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.

    30 min

  5. 09/22/2025

    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.

    30 min

  6. 08/18/2025

    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.

    29 min

  7. 06/16/2025

    Humane Housing in the Valley with Sherri Binder and Vicky Kistler | The Well-Being Report

    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.

    29 min

  8. 05/19/2025

    "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.

    30 min
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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.

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