Virtual reality transports sick kids far beyond hospital walls

Dave Pearson | March 25, 2016 | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

At least for a little while, “our kid got to be normal.” Those were the tearfully happy words of a dad whose hospitalized child had just eagerly received relief in the form of a fun, mood-boosting virtual reality experience.

This may take the pediatric patient experience to an exciting new place.

Video report from NBC Nightly News at the link below:

Hospital Walls Disappear into Virtual Reality for Young Patients

Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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