Seattle Now: Nurses get creative
If you planned on seeing a doctor in the next month or so, chances are you'll need to wait. Healthcare facilities all over the state are putting off non-emergency visits as they battle a shortage of protective gear.
The challenges are forcing some nurses to come up with creative solutions, like sewing their own face masks.
Guest: Melinda Eng, Seattle-based nurse
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Patricia Murphy
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Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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Clare McGrane
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Clare produces and reports for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. She takes listeners on field trips to vibrant places around the Puget Sound, breaks down complex stories shaping Seattleites' lives, and curates conversations about pop culture in the city. Clare has extensive experience reporting on health and technology, along with an eye for covering Seattle's queer community and the arts.
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