Care in Common Lab brings together people with lived experience, community organizations, practitioners, researchers, and policy makers to co-create solutions that work — not just in theory, but in everyday life.
This means that our approach is built on three core principles that guide everything we do.
We believe the best solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together. Patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and policy makers all contribute as equals — because collective intelligence outperforms any single voice.
Rigorous research meets real-world pragmatism. Our 360 materials — policy briefs, lay summaries, implementation guides, and videos — translate evidence into tools people can use in their daily practice.
We show the messy middle — the pivots, the lessons, and yes, even the failures. We offer honest implementation guidance: "If you do this, here are some things you may want to think about."
5 Years / 2026-2031
Phase 1 — Active
Social Vital Sign (SVS) is reimagining how we capture the social determinants that shape health outcomes for older adults. By integrating social context into clinical workflows, SVS helps care teams see the whole person — not just the diagnosis. Co-created with patients, caregivers, and frontline clinicians.
4 Years / 2024-2029
Clinical Trial / Implementation Study
Discharge Assistance & Support at Home (DASH) is our next collaborative initiative bringing together interdisciplinary teams to tackle implementation challenges in rehabilitation and stroke recovery. We're assembling co-creators now — practitioners, researchers, and people with lived experience who want to shape what comes next.
Whether you bring lived experience, clinical practice, research expertise, or a passion for change — there's a place for you here. We believe the best solutions come from working together.
