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The Healthiest You

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.
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Because They’re Kids

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Because every parent needs a partner through parenthood, host Anne Baum, president of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital talks with pediatric experts on all the latest topics in children’s health.
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Building stronger bones and healthier joints starts with prioritizing nutrition and exercise. Warming up with a cup of bone broth is one way to help fight inflammation. Sticking to a fitness routine that challenges you can increase your bone density and protect your joints. Guests: Marie O’Brien, DO, rheumatologist with Lehigh Valley Health Network…
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Sometimes children may need additional support with developing certain skills. It’s important to remember that each child’s journey is unique. While there are milestones that should be reached, it’s also not uncommon for children to face challenges as they grow up. As a parent, you know your child best. Knowing what issues to be on the lookout for …
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At KidsPeace our services for children in need of mental and behavioral health services are called “trauma-informed care” -- a recognition of the role traumatic experiences play in shaping a child’s mental and emotional state. But new research into the impact of trauma is pointing towards another fascinating connection - between trauma and a child’…
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Sweating is normal but can be uncomfortable to deal with. Pit stains, stinky feet or the dreaded stress sweat may be signs that it’s time to break up with your current deodorant or shoes you’ve worn several days in a row. Guest: Neha Kaushik, MD, family medicine physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), talks about managing sweat from you…
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One aspect of KidsPeace’s approach to caring for kids in its hospital and residential treatment setting is the use of “interdisciplinary teams” – groups of professionals representing areas of expertise working with clients and families on individualized treatment plans. In the latest “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, host Bob Martin talks wit…
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Drinking coffee on an empty stomach, eating “naked carbs” and taking alpha-lipoic acid are just some questions you may have when thinking about your blood sugar. Whether it’s balanced or not, it can influence your energy, mood and appetite. Addressing it now is key to lowering your risk for prediabetes, a condition that affects 98 million American …
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Vaping, or e-cigarettes, continues to be marketed toward kids and teens with colorful packaging made to look like highlighters or their favorite gum. It’s an enticing product that can lead to addiction and long-term health issues if not addressed. Learn about the dangers of vaping and what to do if you discover your child is vaping by tuning in to …
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How does a mental health provider incorporate technological innovations to serve its clients, but in a responsible and sustainable way? At KidsPeace, a pilot project involving the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in the therapeutic setting may present an answer to that question. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks w…
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Before you head to bed without brushing and flossing your teeth, think again. Taking care of your smile every day (and night) makes a difference not just for your teeth but also for your overall health. Guest: Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your dental health affec…
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June marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Hope Center for Youth and Family Crisis’s behavioral health urgent care service in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Executive Director Tammy Margeson and Customer Relations Liaison Michele Chassner about the lessons…
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May is National Foster Care Month, and on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin talks with three KidsPeace associates in the foster care field - about the state of fostering post-pandemic, how mentoring is becoming an important aspect of foster care, and what concerns are expressed by those considering becoming foster fami…
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Parenting in this digital era can be challenging. But with the right tools and resources, you’ll know how to navigate screen time and social media to keep your kids safe and healthy. Learn how to manage screen time and technology with your kids by tuning in to the latest episode of Because They’re Kids podcast, where Anne Baum talks about screen ti…
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Are you the queen of snacks? Have you tried several diets that left you feeling hungry and defeated? Maybe you struggle with turning off those “hunger hormones” or often find yourself in “hangry” situations. Getting back to the basics of eating healthy whole foods is the place to start. Cheryl Jesuit Rutkauskas, registered dietitian with LVPG Baria…
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In addition to providing kids in crisis therapeutic help, KidsPeace also offers opportunities for real-world training to medical professionals beginning their careers in mental healthcare. In 2024 KidsPeace serves as a clinical rotation site for physicians in Lehigh Valley Health Network’s new fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry. …
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April is Autism Awareness Month, and on the latest Conversations podcast Rob Harvey, Director of Intensive Behavioral Health Services, offers his perspectives on the state of autism programming in the post-pandemic period, how the continuum of autism services KidsPeace provides is addressing a rapidly growing demand, and how new research is challen…
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Anne Baum sits down with Tibisay Villalobos, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, and Dominique Bailey, MD, a pediatrician with LVPG Pediatrics–Easton, to discuss what you can do to help keep your kid healthy. Chapters 1:17 - Why kids get sick so often 2:12 - How to build your child's immune sy…
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What is a “toxic friendship?” How can I tell if a friendship is toxic … and if it is, what can I do about it? These are questions addressed in a new “learning” section of KidsPeace’s therapeutic support service TeenCentral.com. TeenCentral’s Madelyn Almonte discusses the concept of toxic friendships and ways to help teens recognize and deal with th…
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As program manager for KidsPeace Foster Care in Kingston, NY, Jennifer Udvardi-Morris works to connect kids in need with foster families and other services. But she’s also taken on a different task – lobbying legislators in her state to address the needs of those working in the child welfare field. In the latest installment of the “Conversations wi…
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Just because it’s trending on TikTok doesn’t mean you should try it. Get the facts on health trends such as parasite cleansing, coffee enemas, bed rotting, berberine for weight loss and more. Elena Brinker, CRNP, internal medicine nurse practitioner with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses TikTok health trends with Becca Lynn from B104. …
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Most of us have at least one bad beauty habit or have tried a new trend we’ve seen online. Learn about what’s good and what’s not when it comes to makeup, micellar water, pimple popping, injectables and more. Guest: Emily Doster, RN, esthetic nurse with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, discusses beauty habits to ditch and switch with Becca …
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Anne Baum sits down with Dr. Monica Lancellotti, a pediatrician with LVPG Pediatrics, and Thespina Godshalk, director of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital’s School-Based Behavioral Health program, to discuss children’s mental well-being and how you can support your child’s mental health and wellness. Chapters 00:01 - Intro 1:03 - Importance …
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Learn how walking and running impact your physical and mental health. Guests: Ashley Reiss and Neil Shapiro, physical therapists with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discuss how walking and running impact your hormones, mind and body with Becca Lynn from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 0:55 - Is walking or running better for a woman’s health? · 2:1…
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According to a recent study, children with autism are more than twice as likely to enter foster care than those without that diagnosis. In one county in Pennsylvania, KidsPeace is launching an effort to meld its expertise in foster care with its understanding of the needs of kids with autism. On the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPea…
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Learn how sleep impacts a woman’s health and hormones. Guest: Aileen Love, MD, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses sleep issues and tips to improve your sleep with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:31 - How many hours of sleep do you need? · 2:07 - Do women need more sleep t…
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Learn how your colon and gut health impact your whole body. Guest: Kristen Halm, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with Colon-Rectal Surgery Associates and Lehigh Valley Health Network, discusses women’s colon health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 00:40 - Steph’s first colonoscopy · 1:49 - Why does my colon health matter? · 2…
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What you need to know about wine, chocolate, vitamins and your heart on Valentine’s Day and every day. Guest: Ellina Feiner, MD, cardiologist with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses women’s heart health with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:23 - Milk vs. dark chocolate · 1:49 - What is the healthiest dark c…
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Learn about the best clean skin care products, collagen peptides and how to keep your skin hydrated all season long. Guest: Emily Doster, RN, esthetic registered nurse and medical esthetician with LVPG Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–1243, discusses skin care with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters: · 00:01 - Intro · 1:46 - Do I need a skin care…
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Learn how to maintain mental and emotional wellness all winter long. We’ll talk about seasonal affective disorder, signs you may have a vitamin D deficiency, resetting your circadian rhythm and how mindfulness and light therapy may help. You can beat the “winter blues” and find a treatment plan that works for you. Guests: Susan Wiley, MD, psychiatr…
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Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you’re feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you. Guest: Julianna Grandinetti, PA-C, physician assistant with …
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Terry Burger, RN, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Administrator of Infection Control and Prevention, discusses how you can keep your family healthy during flu season this year with Mike and Steph from B104. Find an LVHN Flu Shot Clinic near you.Bởi Lehigh Valley Health Network
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The reigning Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge, recently toured KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus facilities, and sat down for an interview about her advocacy for greater awareness of mental health concerns, especially in children. You can learn how her social issue focus has its beginnings in her own family’s experience, on the latest “Conversati…
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Supporters of KidsPeace’s foster care operations in Fayetteville, North Carolina will come together again this fall to celebrate local artists and raise funds to help our office care for foster families in the region. Host Bob Martin talks with Program Manager Mike Edelman about the 9th annual KidsPeace Fayetteville Auction, on the latest episode o…
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Eric Wilson, MD, vascular and endovascular surgeon with Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about spider and varicose veins. Find out what causes these types of veins and treatment options available to help you feel better in your skin. Visit LVHN.org/vein to learn more.…
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KidsPeace and its clients benefit tremendously from the generosity of donors and philanthropic-minded people – whose contributions often make it possible for our kids a chance to just be kids, if only for a little while. In some locations, support is provided by groups known as Boards of Associates. On the latest episode of the Conversations with K…
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Krystal Trinkle, CRNP, with LVPG Pediatrics–Pennsburg joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about summertime safety for kids. Get all the “deets” on bug spray, sunscreen and screen time so you and your kids can have best (and safest) summer yet Visit LVHN.org/children to learn more. You can also check out our Because They’re Kids: Virtual Info Ses…
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On the latest installment of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with the head of a nonprofit arts organization about how they faced the challenge of retaining and motivating employees when COVID-19 threatened to end everything they and their organization does. The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spy…
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Navigating the transition into young adulthood isn’t always smooth or obvious, and many of us rely on parents and families to help us make sense of that all. But kids ageing out of foster care may not have that support system, and KidsPeace Foster Care in New York is addressing that need with a new program called “Adulting 101.” Celebrating Nationa…
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KidsPeace kicked off the celebration of its 140th Anniversary at the end of January, following the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic that has remade the landscape of mental healthcare in America. Host Bob Martin welcomes KidsPeace President and CEO Michael Slack to discuss the significance of the anniversary and what he expects for the organizat…
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A favorite saying … an inspirational quote … maybe a tip to do something around the house better. For the past four years, guests on our Conversations podcasts have shared their wisdom and expertise by providing visitors with “life hacks.” In this last episode of 2021, we revisit some of our favorite life hack suggestions, to provide our podcast au…
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The latest issue of Healing Magazine has been published (at www.healingmagazine.org), with a special section examining the therapeutic power of telling stories. On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, several of the issue’s contributing authors give their perspectives on stories and storytelling as a tool to overcome trauma and strengthen ment…
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Terry Burger, Director of Infection Prevention at Lehigh Valley Health Network, joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about how you and your family can stay healthy during this holiday season. Learn how to safely gather with family and friends, the difference between a cold, the flu and COVID-19 and when you should be tested for COVID and the flu.…
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Ranju Gupta, MD, oncologist with Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute joins Mike and Steph from B104 to talk about what women really need to know about breast cancer. Learn when you should begin regular mammogram screenings, what signs and symptoms to watch for and how new advances in imaging are helping diagnose breast cancer earlier than ever.…
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget other issues continue to affect our society. One of those issues: substance abuse and addiction, and on a new episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast we discuss how KidsPeace’s treatment programs are serving clients in need in the COVID age. The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is spon…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the latest edition of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast discusses an approach described as “CPR for suicide prevention.” Host Bob Martin and suicide prevention trainer Jessica Racine also discuss some of the prevalent myths around suicide in our society, and how to combat them. …
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