Author Archives: LeanMed LLC

Press Release: Goal Zero and LeanMed Collaborate to Bring Oxygen to Nigeria | Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Goal Zero announced the donation of the Yeti 3000X portable solar energy system to LeanMed for their Fast-Track Program, a rapid response program that will provide medical oxygen to rural health centers in Nigeria. This program is theContinue reading “Press Release: Goal Zero and LeanMed Collaborate to Bring Oxygen to Nigeria”

Press Release: LeanMed LLC to Expand Access to Medical Oxygen Around the Globe Supported by Philips Technology | Pittsburgh, PA – Today, LeanMed LLC announced a global non-exclusive licensing agreement with Philips, a global health technology leader, that will enable LeanMed to bring their solar powered oxygen production system, the O₂ Cube, to 40,000 ruralContinue reading “Press Release: LeanMed LLC to Expand Access to Medical Oxygen Around the Globe Supported by Philips Technology”

Press Release: WHO Recognizes O2 Cube as Innovative Health Technology for Low Resource Settings | Pittsburgh, PA –  A new local startup, LeanMed, has secured the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) for their new solar powered oxygen production system, the O₂ Cube, in their 2021 Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies for Low-Resource Settings.Continue reading “Press Release: WHO Recognizes O2 Cube as Innovative Health Technology for Low Resource Settings”

World Pneumonia Day In these trying times, it is important to remember that COVID-19 is not the only devastating lower respiratory infection out there. Pneumonia is still a leading infectious cause of death, with over 2.5 million deaths every year. For this reason, even during this global pandemic, World Pneumonia Day will be held thisContinue reading “World Pneumonia Day”

LeanMed Joins LifeX Labs We of Lean Med are proud to announce our entrance into the portfolio of LifeX Labs! LifeX Labs is a science startup accelerator focused on providing early stage companies with the support, resources, and ecosystem they need to be successful. Founded in 2018, LifeX Labs is a Pittsburgh accelerator that hasContinue reading “Lean Med joins LifeX Labs”

COVID-19 and the Need for Medical Oxygen Coverage of the COVID-19 response has highlighted the need for medical oxygen and the shortage of ventilators occurring across the world. While these shortages are important, what has gone overlooked is the impressive infrastructure of medical oxygen systems in developed countries. It is thanks to these systems thatContinue reading “COVID-19 and the Need for Medical Oxygen”

Open Letter on Access to Medical Oxygen The COVID-19 pandemic has had a terrible impact on the welfare of nations across the globe. While all nations have been able to respond to COVID-19, not all responses are equal. This is the case in low- and middle-income countries, where access to medical treatments is lesser thanContinue reading “Open Letter on Access to Medical Oxygen”

Pitch Day for UnitaidExplore Lean Med has made it to the final round of judging for the 2020 UnitaidExplore Challenge. This year, the challenge concerns innovations designed to increase access to oxygen therapy. For the final round, Lean Med participated in Pitch Day on April 24, and is currently awaiting the final decision. The UnitaidExploreContinue reading “Pitch Day for UnitaidExplore”

Coronavirus exposes Africa’s oxygen problem While Lean Med is working on its own solution to the oxygen concerns in Africa, we also like to promote awareness of these concerns to the general public. Of course, we are far from the only individuals or entities working to spread this information. For that reason, we at LeanContinue reading “Coronavirus exposes Africa’s oxygen problem”