An American Red Cross representative speaks on how the worst blood supply shortage in a decade will impact Wisconsin hospitals. Then, a southern Wisconsin veterinarian talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected pet care.
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The Red Cross facing historically low blood supply
The American Red Cross said in December that the organization is facing its worst shortage of blood in a decade. We speak with a Red Cross representative in Wisconsin about what this means for hospitals across the state.
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Veterinarian: Clinics face backlog, new pets lack routine care
Pethealth, a firm that gathered data from more than 1,100 shelters, says its latest year-over-year numbers for the month of November show 56,481 dogs left animal welfare organizations along with 64,028 cats. We talk with a veterinarian about pandemic pets and the backlog at vet clinics.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Justin Kern Guest
- Dr. Danielle Myzk Guest
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