About Us
Our team is completely volunteer-based.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Alicia is an emergency medicine resident in NYC, working in the ER and ICU treating critically ill COVID-19 patients. She is a graduate of Brown Medical School and is passionate about advocacy and social medicine. Learn more about Alicia here.
PRIVACY COUNSEL & LEGAL ENGINEER
Dan specializes in the intersection of law and technology to advance inclusive cities. He has a J.D. and Ph.D. from Harvard. Dan is Alicia’s partner and is passionate about protecting her health. Learn more about Dan here.
I'm not the only one who is concerned.
It is disheartening to see all your colleagues and friends not adequately protected
...and knowing that their chances of getting it are going up by the moment.
- EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN
When a vent disconnected, there was virus spewing from this patient.
I became very cognizant of my exposed neck, ears, cheeks, and arms covered by a thin layer of yellow mesh, despite having a mask and face shield.
I do not want to die.
- EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN
There is a feeling of never being able to get clean enough.
You wash as much as you can, but you just don’t feel comfortable because you know some of your clothing is exposed, parts of your skin, or even hair.
- ICU PHYSICIAN
At first, having my back and legs exposed didn't seem to be an issue.
But on deeper consideration, the possibility of viral spread from my scrubs to me or my family is real, even with all the proper techniques.
- EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN
The Prototype
CURRENT PRACTICE
The current standard only involves a mask, sheer gown, and gloves, which exposes the bare neck, the back of the scrubs, and other areas.
IDEAL PRACTICE
Beneath the disposable gown, a reusable suit offers more coverage. This is paired with a face shield, goggles, and mask.
Our suit does not replace any existing PPE.
When we asked 1000+ frontline workers
98%
said they'd feel safer with a suit.
-FROM OUR SURVEY
Only 9% said they feel safe with their current protective wear.
- FROM OUR SURVEY
A suit reduces anxiety so we can really focus on doing our jobs
- NYC PHYSICIAN
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We've had a tremendous response from hundreds of healthcare workers.
