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Creative Solutions for Health

Welcome to OpenLab, a design and innovation studio dedicated to finding creative solutions at the intersection of health and society.

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Featured Projects

Here are a few projects we've been working on.

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NORCs

Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are regular residential buildings that have become home to a high density of older adults.

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Friendly Neighbour Hotline

The Friendly Neighbour Hotline is a volunteer-driven program to support low-income seniors with food access during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Prescribing Virtual Reality (VRx)

Prescribing Virtual Reality (VRx) is a suite of projects that design and evaluate therapeutic VR-interventions for diverse and challenging populations (patients, caregivers, providers), from community to acute care.

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Overdose Response Network

ORN is a mobile app connecting people who use drugs alone with peers who can respond to overdose alerts with naloxone. It takes the concept of a safe consumption site virtual.

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“When I met OpenLab, I thought, 'These are my people.' I knew this was a community where I should take the chance on offering my engagement.”

— OpenLab Team Member

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Join The Conversation The First Tuesday of Every Month

Curious about our work? Have an idea to contribute? Our monthly gathering is open to anyone who wants to meet our team, learn about current projects, and hear from thought-provoking guest speakers.

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