Season 18
Episode 7
For this episode of The PEAK TV, check out Steel City Plant Co.'s unique roots in Bethlehem, Northampton Community College's recent certification as a Suicide Prevention Institution, the team at St. Luke’s University Health Network helps patients with a Melanoma diagnosis, and Lehigh Valley Reads brings awareness to the importance of reading and diverse representation in books.
Melanoma occurs in the cells that color the skin. It may appear as a new growth or as a change in the size, shape or color of an existing mole. Take a look as the St. Luke's Cancer Center team helps treat their patients diagnosed with Melanoma.
Dr. Gary Lu joins host, Ashley, to talk about skin cancer and melanoma.
Northampton Community College cares about every aspect of their students' lives. That is why NCC is one of only five colleges in PA to become a Department of Education Certified Suicide Prevention Institution.
The Peace Center's "Celebrating Me, Celebrating You" Program educates kids about diversity, inclusion and prejudice.
Lehigh Valley Reads brings awareness to the importance of reading and the importance of diverse representation in books. Take a look at Stephen's story.
Steel City Plant Co. is a one-stop urban plant shop rooted in Bethlehem, PA. Offering pet-friendly (already potted) houseplants and all things necessary to excel at plant parenthood, Steel City Plant Co.'s mission is to make purchasing and caring for plants a quick, easy and accessible process while bringing together a community of plant lovers.
Episode 8
On this week's episode of The PEAK TV, check out how Mikayla's Voice program creates moving and dynamic pieces of artwork with a strong message, PEAK TV Host Ashley Russo shares her experience with St. Luke's after a serious injury, Marco Calderon discusses his love for the Lehigh Valley, why people love to support Wildland's Conservancy and their mission, and a look at Lehigh Carbon Community College and their impact on the community.
Wildlands Conservancy aims to protect and restore critical natural areas and waterways, and educate the community to create a legacy of a healthy, sustainable, environment for future generations. Hear from some of their supporters on why they believe in the importance of land preservation.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is approved as an institution of higher education by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The college is authorized to award the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science Degree, the Associate in Applied Science Degree, certificates, and diplomas in specialized career areas.
After experiencing an equipment malfunction, The PEAK TV host, Ashley Russo, found herself in the ER at St. Luke's with a broken tibial plateau. Take a look at how the St. Luke's Orthopedic Team helped get Ashley back to doing what she loves.
Wheels of Friendship is a unique program developed and coordinated by Mikayla’s Voice, children paint not with brushes, but the wheels of a wheelchair and the paws and tail of a service dog. Their paintings are a beautiful reminder that it’s always possible to find a way to include everyone.
Our community is full of artists, entrepreneurs and leaders. Take a listen to local photographer, Marco Calderon, about why he loves the Lehigh Valley.
Ashley’s surgeon, Dr. Brogle, joins her as they talk about her case and recovery.