Episode 5 - How XR is Transforming End of Life Care with Teri Yarbrow and Max Almy

Ashley Crowder welcomes two trailblazers at the intersection of immersive technology and healthcare: Teri Yarbrow and Max Almy, co-founders of MagkaVRx and creators of Creating AWE. With a combined background of award-winning design, media arts, and innovation in XR, Teri and Max are pioneering a new way to support patients in palliative care. Teri Yarbrow, an Emmy-winning creative director and professor of XR Medicine at Mercer University, has harnessed virtual reality to elevate quality of life for patients, blending care with immersive experiences. Max Almy, a celebrated media artist and former Dean of Creative Technology at SCAD, brings an unmatched depth of expertise in immersive media. Together, they are developing awe-inspiring therapeutic experiences that shift how healthcare providers and patients alike view the potential of XR. Tune in as Ashley, Teri, and Max explore the profound impact of immersive technology in healthcare and share insights from their groundbreaking work with Creating AWE. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the transformative power of XR in medicine.

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