The Prevention Platform

The Prevention Platform

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The Prevention Platform episodes

  • The Prevention Platform – National Book Month
    Welcome back to another episode of The Prevention Platform! It is October, which means fall is officially here. Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and best of all, it is National Book Month. To celebrate, we are diving into the heart of our local community's reading world. Our guest today has been leading the helm at the Hellertown…
    12 min
  • The Prevention Platform – National Yoga Awareness Month
    Welcome back to another episode of The Prevention Platform! September is National Yoga Awareness Month, and we are going to roll out our mats, quiet the noise and connect back to ourselves. In honor of this important month, we are joined by Jena Radcliffe, an Education Specialist in our Youth Education Program (YEP) here at…
    14 min
  • The Prevention Platform – Driver Safety
    Welcome back to the Prevention Platform! August is National Road Victim's Month, a time dedicated to saving lives behind the wheel. In this episode, we are joined by Bill McQuilken, who is the Trauma Prevention Coordinator for Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. Bill shares often overlooked driving safety tips that every parent and driver should…
    18 min
  • The Prevention Platform – Social Media Awareness
    June 30th is Social Media Awareness, and if you have been listening to The Prevention Platform, you know this is a topic that keeps coming up. From stress, to mental health to prevention, social media and technology are always part of our conversations, so we wanted to take a deeper dive! In this episode, we…
    26 min
  • The Prevention Platform – National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
    Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month with us this May! We’re sitting down with Jordan Legath, a Health and Physical Education teacher with over 18 years of experience mentoring youth. In this session, we’ll explore the role that movement plays in our daily routines, the link between exercise and mental well-being, and practical strategies…
    20 min
  • The Prevention Platform – Stress Awareness Month
    Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This April, in recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we're taking a look at stress in young people: what does it look like, where does it come from, and how the adults in their lives can make a real difference. We're joined by Justine McAllister, who is a School-Based Therapist…
    15 min
  • The Prevention Platform – National Nutrition Month
    Welcome back to the Prevention Platform Podcast! March is National Nutrition Month, and today we are talking about the powerful role that nutrition plays in prevention, from supporting physical growth to strengthening focus, mood, and overall resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Evans and Kelsey Henry, registered dietitians on the Health Promotion…
    22 min
  • The Prevention Platform – Teen Dating & Relationships
    In honor of Healthy Relationship Month, we are talking about how adults can guide young people toward safe, respectful and healthy relationships, especially when it comes to teen dating and navigating social media. We are joined by Geraldine Infante, Children's Advocacy Director at Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. Geraldine works with youth and families…
    11 min
  • The Prevention Platform – Youth Wellness
    In honor of January being Wellness Month, we are joined by Britani Harrison, MSW, a Wellness Educator at Valley Youth House's Achieving Independence Center in Philadelphia. In this episode, with talk with Britani about practical ways families, caregivers and schools can support the wellbeing of children and teens. We cover what areas of wellness to…
    9 min

About The Prevention Platform

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The Prevention Platform is a Valley Youth House podcast exploring issues affecting young people and families. Hosted by Ashley Dallas, Director of Prevention Services, each episode features experts…