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completed masks. Once the masks are dropped off at the church, Richard Hammer and his army of Mini Cooper enthusiasts, pick the masks up and deliver them where needed. They also pick up materials when required. Carol and Dr. Carpenetti formed a specialized team of seamsters who could sew using the H600 material. “We hand- selected four mask makers who are really good and have high sewing skills, along with high output. Now they are a separate team that is kind of rock and roll on making those masks from surgical material and getting them largely out to EMS,” said Carol. Dr. Carpenetti is not the only one from VCOM who is helping with the NRV Mask Makers, Debbie Geiger, and Mukarram Razvi, DO, are also helping. Dr. Razvi helped determine the best material and style of mask to create that would meet the needs

Faculty, staff and students put their sewing skills to use in making masks for healthcare providers and first responders. Clockwise from top left: VCOM-Virginia Class of 2023 medical student Adair McCabe; VCOM faculty member Tiffany Carpenetti, PhD; and Aileen Bi, Class of 2023.

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