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KCBS Radio (San Francisco; Nov. 22) – The reality of a seasonal COVID-19 surge is coming into view, but isn’t quite here, says Dr. Rebecca Lee Smith, a U. of I. professor of epidemiology. “I…
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New York Times (Nov. 22) – Dr. Rebecca Smith, an epidemiologist at the University of Illinois, said she planned to travel by vehicle with her children to see family but would get tested before and…
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Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Nov. 15) – Dr. Mallory Kanwal, who completed a three-year residency in veterinary dentistry at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, talks with host Kelly Goodwin about caring for your…
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New York Times (Nov. 15) – “A vaccine is quite unlikely, I think, for dogs and cats,” Dr. Will Sander, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, said. “The risk of disease spread and…
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ciLiving (Nov. 10) – Dr. Samantha Sander, director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, introduced viewers to the newest ambassador for the clinic, Patty the opossum. Patty was habituated to humans when she was brought to…
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Lifestyles of Kankakee County (Oct./Nov. issue) – Dr. Will Sander says studies show that pet ownership confers different benefits for children and for older adults. https://www.flipsnack.com/dailyjournalkankakee/lifestyles-october-2021.html (pp. 30-32)

The Paw Report (Nov. 7) – Dr. Yvette Johnson-Walker, a faculty member at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, explains that epidemiologists are “disease detectives” and describes how they play a role in…
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ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Nov. 4) – Dr. Nicole Trenholme, who recently joined the veterinary college’s anesthesia faculty, led a group of veterinary residents, vet techs, and vet students to assist with the anesthesia for several big…
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Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Nov. 1) – Dr. Catherine Foreman, a veterinarian at Midwest Equine practice near Farmer City, Ill., talks about what she does as an animal chiropractor.

News-Gazette (Nov. 4) – Dr. Rebecca Smith, veterinary epidemiologist and member of the SHIELD team, explains some of the factors behind an uptick in positive COVID tests in the days after Halloween. https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-response-ui-epidemiologist-halloween-not-only-culprit-in-uptick-in-campus-cases/article_d5092db7-83f9-5ee8-b928-18c3ec614e7d.html