The Evan Bray Show - Aaron Barlow - July 2nd, 2024

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With Guest Host: Brent Loucks

A major increase in demand for blood projects could be having a negative impact on the national supply. Aaron Barlow, community development manager for Canadian Blood Services, joins Brent to talk about the need for new donors this summer to ensure hospitals can adequately care for patients with a proper blood supply this season.
2 Jul 2024 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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