Caitlin Doran is a health and science writer based in Rochester, Minnesota, and owner of Katydid Communications. She is a lifelong knitter, a hand spinner, and a novice embroiderer. In this article, she draws on her professional background and her love of the fiber arts in an exploration of the stories behind medical uniforms.
Today’s medical uniforms are more than dress codes in blue and white. As tools for safety, comfort, and identity, they tell a story of how healthcare workers have reshaped what it means to dress for care.