First, we hear about an effort to protect 70,000 acres of forest near Rhinelander. Then, a doctor from Gundersen Health explains what we need to know about respiratory illnesses poised to circulate this winter and an RSV vaccine in development.
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National conservation group facilitates largest land protection deal in Wisconsin history
Awaiting final approval by the Wisconsin Legislature is a deal to protect 70,000 acres of forestland east of Rhinelander, the largest such project in state history. We speak with a representative from national Conservation Fund, about why it purchased the land and what it means for Wisconsin.
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RSV cases continue to rise in Wisconsin
Cases of RSV, or human respiratory syncytial virus, are abnormally high in Wisconsin and around the nation, and health officials expect a continued rise. We talk to a Gundersen Health Systems pediatrician about hospital capacity and potential maternal vaccine for RSV that Pfizer announced Tuesday.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Clint Miller Guest
- Dr. Rajiv Naik Guest
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