Melissa in the Morning: Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell anemia, 3D illustration. Clumps of sickle cell block the blood vessel

Melissa in the Morning: Sickle Cell Disease

  1. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world. Dr. F. Bernadette West of the American Red Cross talked about the disease and the need for blood supply. ((00:10))
  2. The national 9-8-8 hotline rolled out over the summer time for people in need of mental health support. We spoke with a public safety dispatcher about the shift in emergency calls since the new number was introduced. ((09:06))
  3. There’s been some chatter about updating two vacant historic theaters. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council weighed in on the conversation and what the future could hold for these two venues. ((22:04))
  4. Science You May Not Know: a T-Rex jaw in relation to their eye socket size and shape. ((30:27))

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