MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Galaxy
Corp (NXGA), a leading technology and content solutions company
developing dynamic, innovative consumer Virtual Reality experiences
and technology, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement
with Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) to develop immersive Virtual
Reality (VR) medical instructional content for patient and medical
professional education.
Per the multi-year agreement, Next Galaxy and Miami Children's
Hospital are jointly developing VR Instructionals on
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life saving
procedures, which will be released as an application for
smartphones.
The Virtual Reality Model will incorporate a number of features
to educate participants in a highly beneficial and productive way
far beyond today's methodology of passively watching video and
taking written tests. Some of the unique features of the VR
instructional include interaction with the ability to "walk
around" inside the scenario, where participants can interact using
Voice Commands, Gesture, and Eye Gaze Control.
Assessments are also incorporated directly into the
medical VR models, creating situations where participants are
required to make the appropriate decisions about proper
techniques.
The Virtual CPR instructional will measure metrics and provide
real-time feedback ensuring participants accurately perform CPR
techniques. Further, the instructional will explain any mistake and
prompt users to try again when errors are made; supportive messages
are delivered upon success.
The medical VR models will be viewable through smartphone and
desktop as 3D and via VR devices such as Google Cardboard, VRONE
and Oculus Rift.
"We are very excited about the new partnership with Next Galaxy
to leverage the power of Virtual Reality to create innovative and
impactful medical learning experiences," said Dr. Narendra Kini, President and CEO of Miami
Children's Hospital. "Through our MCH Virtual Reality education, we
are breaking new ground with leading technologies and look forward
to transitioning our extensive training library from
two-dimensional to three-dimensional immersive content for the
benefit of patients and the entire healthcare community."
"In addition to being one of the nation's most esteemed
hospitals for its clinical outcomes, MCH is building a legacy as a
pioneer in healthcare with its unabated efforts to connect, educate
and reinvent the healthcare experience," commented Mary Spio,
President of Next Galaxy Corp. "Knowing how to properly
perform CPR and other emergency techniques is crucial for everyone;
whether it's a new mom saving a baby from choking, or a teacher
helping a kid who has been punched in the chest at school, or a kid
choking on hard candy at the movies, you never know when it will be
handy. We are proud to be integral to these revolutionary efforts
and look forward to working with Miami Children's Hospital on many
more life saving courses."
About Miami Children's Health System
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Miami Children's
Hospital operates South Florida's
only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with
more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric
sub-specialists. The 289-bed nonprofit hospital is renowned for
excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and routinely has
many programs ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News &
World Report. The organization has grown and evolved into the Miami
Children's Health System (MCHS) which includes Miami Children's
Health Foundation, the organization's 501c3 fundraising arm; a
network of eight nonprofit outpatient centers situated in
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm
Beach counties; Pediatric Specialty Group, Inc., a nonprofit
physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization,
and an ambulatory surgery center, as well as an e-commerce line of
children's wellness and safety products that support the hospital's
mission of serving the region's pediatric population. MCHS is the
region's only healthcare system exclusively for children
www.mch.com
About Next Galaxy Corp:
Next Galaxy Corporation is a leading developer of innovative
content solutions and fully Immersive Consumer Virtual Reality
technology. The Company's flagship consumer product in development
is CEEK, a next-generation fully immersive entertainment and
educational social virtual reality platform featuring a combination
of live action and 3D experiences. Next Galaxy's CEEK simulates the
communal experience of attending events, such as concerts, sporting
events, movies or conferences through Virtual Reality. Next Galaxy
is developing entertainment and educational experiences for VR
Cinema, VR Concerts, VR Sports, VR Business, VR Tourism and more.
In short, Next Galaxy is building the meeting places of the future.
For further information, visit www.nextgalaxycorp.com.
Forward-looking statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are only
predictions and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that
could cause Next Galaxy's actual results to differ materially from
anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward
looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties such as those described in Next Galaxy's
periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Contact:
Tina Brown
Next Galaxy Corp.
+1(877)407-9797
Tina@ceek.com
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