{"id":124498,"date":"2023-11-10T17:24:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=124498"},"modified":"2023-11-10T17:24:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T17:24:45","slug":"westmead-hospital-launches-australias-first-augmented-reality-hospital-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/westmead-hospital-launches-australias-first-augmented-reality-hospital-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Westmead Hospital launches Australia\u2019s first Augmented Reality hospital tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Westmead Hospital launches Australia\u2019s first Augmented Reality hospital tour<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Westmead Hospital is launching Australia\u2019s first Augmented Reality (AR) hospital tour, as part of the hospital\u2019s 45th<\/sup>\u00a0birthday celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

AR is technology which allows digital visual elements to be displayed onto the physical environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

The exclusive tours, called \u2018Past meets future\u2019 will take place on Friday 17 November and Friday 24 November. They will showcase the history of Westmead Hospital through archival footage, documents, photographs and written historical information; combined with interactive design constructions of operating tables and other medical tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

WSLHD Chief Executive, Graeme Loy said this is a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant journey of Westmead Hospital\u2019s past, present and future.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWestmead Hospital is a cornerstone of the western Sydney community and we are honoured to celebrate the legacy of the service and care of our staff over the past 45 years,\u201d Mr Loy said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Westmead Hospital General Manager, Jenelle Matic said attendees will be hosted by expert tour guides as they take an interactive journey through areas of the hospital which the general public would not normally have access to.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis tour is a chance to immerse yourself in the clinical areas, research spaces and plans for the future,\u201d Ms Matic said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis hospital has so many spectacular achievements and stories to its name, and we are a part of so many families, from births to significant moments, and this is a wonderful way to experience it all and celebrate what is to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Past meets future\u2019 producer Sean Bacon has created a remarkable AR experience, allowing the stories of the iconic Westmead Hospital to transcend time and place.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWestmead Hospital has such a rich history, and building this immersive experience has really taken me on such a fun journey,\u201d Mr Bacon said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOften these archival footage and photographs are lost to time, so the investment in preserving this slice of western Sydney history is a great honour.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The tour is free to the public, with information about registration and booking here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/past-meets-future-westmead-hospitals-augmented-reality-ar-tour-tickets-749638959307<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary of Westmead Hospital\u2019s history<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n