The Prevention Platform

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform. As we head into November, between shifting school schedules, darker days, and the upcoming holiday rush, it can be a really stressful time for families, which makes it fitting that November marks National Stress Awareness Month. Today, we are focusing on our kids - how to spot when they're…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! As we close out another year, many of us are feeling that pull to slow down, reflect and think about what we want the next year to look like, for ourselves and for our families. Instead of jumping straight into resolutions that fade by February, what if we approached…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This November, and in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with Jennifer Folkenroth, BA, CTTS, NCTTP, NCNTT, CPAHA-TT who is the Senior Director of Nationwide Tobacco Programs for the American Lung Association to talk about the risks of youth vaping and smoking, as well as strategies…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! This October, and in honor of Red Ribbon Week, which promotes a drug free lifestyle in young people, we are highlighting the CDC's Free Mind Campaign which was launched on August 5th of 2025. Click here to learn more about the campaign, and discover ways you can support the…

Welcome back to The Prevention Platform! As the school year kicks off, September is the perfect time to talk about the importance of attendance. In today's episode, we are helping parents and caregivers spot early signs of truancy to build strong habits that will keep kids in school and on track from day one. In this episode, we are joined by Kyle Borowski, who is the Associate Director of Cli...