Students will engage in a community-focused scavenger hunt to gather firsthand observations and insights about healthcare resource scarcity by visiting local clinics, shelters, and food banks, both virtually and physically, while mapping out public transportation routes connecting these facilities to underserved neighborhoods.

Students will synthesize their initial research findings into a focused problem statement on healthcare scarcity, highlighting key issues impacting underserved communities and preparing to engage with community partners for deeper exploration and action planning.

Students will brainstorm and share innovative ideas for bridging healthcare access gaps, utilizing insights from previous phases to propose creative solutions and concepts, while collaborating in teams to explore various potential outcomes that could be developed in the upcoming phases.

Students will create and test prototypes of community resource cards for those with limited income, refining design and information based on feedback from peers, Nurse Practitioner Desiree Golden, and other community partners to ensure usability and impact.

Students will validate their health resource solutions through interactive presentations at the Community Health Fair, seeking feedback from community members and professionals, while encouraging dialogue and refining their approaches based on stakeholder input.