<p>A Red Cross expert tells Jill Riley the need for blood donations is more urgent right now than it’s been in decades. Learn why, and how you can help.</p>
<p>Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Christian_Bjoerklund/Skapmat/christian_bjoerklund_-_skpmat_ep_-_03_-_fb-01_2">&#39;F.B. One Number 2&#39; by Christian Bjoerklund</a> under the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/">Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License</a>. Head to <a href="http://www.thecurrent.org/">thecurrent.org</a> for more wellness content and great music.</p>

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Every Wednesday The Current’s Morning Show host Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy—from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to life coaching and personal journaling. Join Jill for a super practical hot take on self-care every week. The Current is an all-music, noncommercial, member-supported station from Minnesota Public Radio. Wellness Wednesday is produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song “F.B. One Number 2” by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License.