A design-led, research-based, patient-centric approach to improving the cancer patient and family experience.

Committed to innovation.

The Cancer and Blood Disease’s Institute (CBDI) has been ranked #1 pediatric oncology center in the country three years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Live Well and CBDI have partnered every semester since 2015 to create solutions across the patient journey—from diagnoses to post-treatment—that empower patients & families to make informed decisions about their care.

Spring–Fall 2016

ADL 1-2-3 Device

Engaging and empowering patients to take ownership of their own physical activity and hygiene.

Summer 2019

ADL 1-2-3 Device 2.0

Increasing patient adherence and motivation by expanding on the original ADL 1-2-3 device to an application.

Summer 2017

ADL 1-2-3 Video

Introducing the ADL 1-2-3 device and why it is important for patients to be engaged in their treatment.

Summer–Fall 2020

AYA Physical Activities

Improving the well-being of AYA patients during COVID-19. Created a toolkit featuring three activities: Trail Map, QR Routes and Virtual Reality.

Summer 2021–Summer 2022

Biorepository Informed Consent

Educating patients about the biorepository informed consent process.

Summer 2017

Cancer Survivorship

Keeping young adults engaged in healthcare after cancer treatment.

Spring 2019

CAR-T Cell Therapy

Explaining the scientific process of engineering CAR-T cell therapies and its impact on the patient and family.

Spring 2021

CBDI Microsite

Designing a responsive micro-site to showcase the portfolio of innovative projects over the years.

Fall 2015

Cryopreservation

Creating an educational video about the process of cryopreservation.

Summer 2018

Digital Navigation Suite

Introducing patients and families to CBDI and explaining expanded services to help them navigate their cancer journey.

Summer 2015

Electronic Treatment Calendar Hub

Improving the patient therapy calendar to enhance the staff and patient experiences.

Fall 2015

Family Connections Center

Re-imagining the cancer patient hospital experience to nurture comfort, education and entertainment.

Spring 2016

Feeding Tubes

Explaining feeding tubes and the different kinds that may be used during treatment.

Summer 2016

Female Fertility

Continuing effective communication around female fertility post treatment and during cancer survivorship.

Fall 2015

Fertility Preservation

Teaching the importance of fertility preservation as a possible resource and different types of available procedures.

Fall 2017

F&I Readmission

Explaining what infections look like for an immunocompromised patient and how they can better understand their fever readmission.

Fall 2015

HPV Vaccine

Creating an educational video about the importance of the HPV vaccine.

Spring 2015

Ideal Patient Care

Journey map to understand the optimal oncology journey for patients caregivers and clinical teams.

Summer 2015

IMPACT App

Combating parents' uncertainty when their child receives a cancer diagnosis.

Spring 2016

Liberty Campus VR Tour

Engaging patients and families to become familiar with the Liberty Campus before their first visit.

Fall 2015

Nutrition

Teaching the basics of what a patient may experience with diet while going through treatment.

Spring 2017–Spring 2018

Oncology Handbook

Helping patients and families navigate their journey and better understand their treatment.

Fall 2018

Patient Reported Outcomes

Educating patients about the direct benefits of asking questions about their care.

Summer 2017

Remote Patient Care

Engaging patients undergoing treatment to offer them better care outside of the hospital.

Summer 2015

Remote Patient Monitoring

Utilizing remote patient monitoring to improve patient experience.

Fall 2018

Rounds Notification System

Making daily rounds more efficient and effective while capturing the unique needs of the patient and family.

Fall 2016

Sperm Banking

Explaining and educating patients on the process of sperm banking prior to chemotherapy.

Summer 2015

The New Normal

Assists in the understanding of what life’s “new normal” looks like after diagnosis.

Summer 2016

TPN Feeding and Nutrition

Educating about the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment and TPN feeding as an option.

Summer 2015

What is Leukemia

Explains Leukemia to families who may need a simplified source for information.

Summer 2018

What is Proton Therapy?

Creating a holistic video explaining the process of proton therapy.

Fall 2018

What is Research?

Educating on the importance of research as a way of finding new treatments and impacting patients.

Spring 2021

CBDI Microsite

Designing a responsive micro-site to showcase the portfolio of innovative projects over the years.

Spring 2015

Ideal Patient Care

Journey map to understand the optimal oncology journey for patients caregivers and clinical teams.

Summer 2021–Summer 2022

Biorepository Informed Consent

Educating patients about the biorepository informed consent process.

Fall 2018

Patient Reported Outcomes

Educating patients about the direct benefits of asking questions about their care.

Summer 2015

The New Normal

Assists in the understanding of what life’s “new normal” looks like after diagnosis.

Summer 2015

What is Leukemia

Explains Leukemia to families who may need a simplified source for information.

Summer 2018

Digital Navigation Suite

Introducing patients and families to CBDI and explaining expanded services to help them navigate their cancer journey.

Fall 2015

Family Connections Center

Re-imagining the cancer patient hospital experience to nurture comfort, education and entertainment.

Summer 2015

IMPACT App

Combating parents' uncertainty when their child receives a cancer diagnosis.

Spring 2016

Liberty Campus VR Tour

Engaging patients and families to become familiar with the Liberty Campus before their first visit.

Spring 2017–Spring 2018

Oncology Handbook

Helping patients and families navigate their journey and better understand their treatment.

Summer 2017

Remote Patient Care

Engaging patients undergoing treatment to offer them better care outside of the hospital.

Fall 2018

What is Research?

Educating on the importance of research as a way of finding new treatments and impacting patients.

Spring–Fall 2016

ADL 1-2-3 Device

Engaging and empowering patients to take ownership of their own physical activity and hygiene.

Summer 2019

ADL 1-2-3 Device 2.0

Increasing patient adherence and motivation by expanding on the original ADL 1-2-3 device to an application.

Summer 2017

ADL 1-2-3 Video

Introducing the ADL 1-2-3 device and why it is important for patients to be engaged in their treatment.

Summer–Fall 2020

AYA Physical Activities

Improving the well-being of AYA patients during COVID-19. Created a toolkit featuring three activities: Trail Map, QR Routes and Virtual Reality.

Spring 2019

CAR-T Cell Therapy

Explaining the scientific process of engineering CAR-T cell therapies and its impact on the patient and family.

Fall 2015

Cryopreservation

Creating an educational video about the process of cryopreservation.

Summer 2015

Electronic Treatment Calendar Hub

Improving the patient therapy calendar to enhance the staff and patient experiences.

Spring 2016

Feeding Tubes

Explaining feeding tubes and the different kinds that may be used during treatment.

Fall 2015

Fertility Preservation

Teaching the importance of fertility preservation as a possible resource and different types of available procedures.

Fall 2015

HPV Vaccine

Creating an educational video about the importance of the HPV vaccine.

Fall 2015

Nutrition

Teaching the basics of what a patient may experience with diet while going through treatment.

Fall 2018

Rounds Notification System

Making daily rounds more efficient and effective while capturing the unique needs of the patient and family.

Fall 2016

Sperm Banking

Explaining and educating patients on the process of sperm banking prior to chemotherapy.

Summer 2016

TPN Feeding and Nutrition

Educating about the importance of nutrition during cancer treatment and TPN feeding as an option.

Summer 2018

What is Proton Therapy?

Creating a holistic video explaining the process of proton therapy.

Summer 2015

Remote Patient Monitoring

Utilizing remote patient monitoring to improve patient experience.

Summer 2017

Cancer Survivorship

Keeping young adults engaged in healthcare after cancer treatment.

Summer 2016

Female Fertility

Continuing effective communication around female fertility post treatment and during cancer survivorship.

Fall 2017

F&I Readmission

Explaining what infections look like for an immunocompromised patient and how they can better understand their fever readmission.