Sourcing Southwestern Wisconsin Well Contamination, An Update From The Coronavirus Frontlines

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We hear the experience of a physician who is battling the coronavirus in a Southwestern Wisconsin hospital. We discuss plasma treatments for COVID-19 patients and the issues surrounding the supply of personal protective equipment. Then, a researcher brings us the latest on a well contamination study.

Featured in this Show

  • Scientists Continue Research On Southwestern Wisconsin Private Well Contamination

    Scientists have been sampling private wells in three southwestern Wisconsin counties to test for contamination. We get an update on the study and discuss what the research might tell us about clean water in Wisconsin.

  • On The Ground Update On The Coronavirus

    The CDC recently confirmed six new symptoms to its coronavirus list. A La Crosse doctor shares an update from the frontlines and explains what it’s like working with COVID-19 patients. Plus, we’ll look closer at the current supply of PPE equipment and how plasma treatment is helping patients recover.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Ken Bradbury Guest
  • Dr. Joe Poterucha Guest

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