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Caring for the Caregivers: Introducing the #CaregiverKudos Campaign
How might we help nursing home caregivers feel more valued?
Planning a blood drive during COVID-19: A Playbook
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of thousands of community blood drives. This playbook walks you through safely planning and holding your own community blood drive.
Emergencies Still Happen in a Pandemic
Emergency department volume is down nearly 50% as the country struggles with the Covid-19 epidemic.
Notes from the Field: Low-Density Communities and the Covid-19 Pandemic
Taking a community-first approach in providing low-density communities that are currently experiencing few Covid-19 symptomatic cases with mitigation strategies.
Notes from the Field: The Challenge of Social Distancing for Teenagers
How might we make social distancing for high school-aged teens easier?”
4 Things to Know About Donating Blood during COVID-19
Here are a few important things we’ve learned about donating blood during COVID-19.
Notes from the field: social distancing for older adults
How might we improve the experience of social distancing for adults over age 65?
Different perspectives on sheltering in place:
Social distancing and adhering to public health recommendations are difficult, especially if you and/or your family are unhoused.
Sewing a homemade mask
How can we help makers address the critical shortage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?
The Testing Process: Defining Possibility
A field note from work in progress: what we’ve learned about COVID-19 testing and the design challenges that need our attention
Personal Protective Equipment Playbook
A guide for makers and fabricators. This guide contains three different designs which have all been vetted and tested by doctors.
Homemade Face Masks
When we wear masks we are protecting each other. Here are some simple ways to make masks with things already in our homes.