Sickle Cell Trait Awareness

In collaboration with the Hematology Division at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, this project focused on improving education and information in the community on sickle cell trait through an online presence. Over the course of 15 weeks, the LWC team reached out to the local community to understand what is currently known about sickle cell trait.

Healthcare for Transitioning Foster Youth

In partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the LWC research team explored solutions for helping youth in Hamilton County transitioning from Child Services to the adult healthcare system. This endeavor presents an opportunity for young adults transitioning out of foster care to learn about preventative healthcare, make more informed decisions about their health, and lower medical costs.

Reimagining the Air Travel Experience

Boeing and the Live Well Collaborative partnered to develop the perfect air travel experience, including the complete travel journey from check-in at the airport to arrival at a destination.  The team researched the current airport experience and gained insights from Boeing staff to visualize an entirely new airport experience. Several solutions were pursued for further development.

Improving Work for Aging Flight Attendants

Boeing partnered with the Live Well Collaborative in 2012 to develop holistic solutions to improve the air travel experience for aging flight attendants. The team aimed to improve flight attendants’ work environment to make their jobs more ergonomic and less stressful, and in doing so improve the passenger’s experience by extension.

Denture Care

Procter and Gamble’s Fixodent brand collaborated with Live Well to identify new product or service solutions for their oral prosthetic wearers. The multidisciplinary team mapped key themes important to consumers and developed product proposals from these areas of opportunity.

Design Thinking for Healthcare Module

This module introduces healthcare teams to design-thinking concepts and methods and how they can be used to develop innovative, patient-centered, and feasible solutions for healthcare challenges.