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Community Engagement

COVID-19 and Perinatal Experiences (COPE) Study Infographic

Over the last several months, the ISLAND Lab and the BabyBees collaborative have been collecting data on the impact of COVID-19 for NYC families. Our focus is to investigate maternal mental health as well as infant outcomes. Through answering surveys, our participants (N=679) have provided valuable information showcasing coping mechanisms and challenges they’ve experienced due to this global pandemic.  We…
ISLAND Lab
August 21, 2020
Community Engagement

Talking about Racial Injustice with Young Children

One week ago, on May 25th 2020, George Floyd was killed by the police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was on the heels of the murders of Breonna Taylor (by police in her own home) and Ahmaud Arbery (by racist neighbors while he was jogging). The past few days have been filled with turmoil and grief, fueled once again by the…
ISLAND Lab
June 2, 2020
Community Engagement

Thank You Frontline Workers

ISLAND Lab thanks all the healthcare heroes working tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually amazed by the dedication and spirit of all essential workers around the world and so we wanted to give our thanks! This video we made is just a glimpse of the appreciation we feel for all those on the frontline.Check out our video here…
ISLAND Lab
May 27, 2020