Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville has announced a partnership with Healium, an immersive media and biofeedback technology company, to bring virtual reality (VR) experiences to patients receiving oncology, maternity, emergency, and behavioral health services.

Made possible through Digital Health KC’s Accelerate Program, the initiative aims to expand access to innovative healthcare technologies in rural communities. Healium’s platform combines calming virtual environments with wearable biometric feedback, allowing patients to visualize physiological signals such as heart rate and brainwave activity in real time.

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Sarah Hill Said: “We are honored to partner with Mosaic Maryville, a rural health care organization willing to lead rather than follow when it comes to reimagining the patient experience, Health care is entering an era where immersive technology and biometrics can help make stress more visible, measurable, and manageable in ways we have never seen before.”

The technology is designed to help patients better manage stress, improve emotional wellbeing, and enhance engagement throughout their care journey. Mosaic leaders said the partnership reflects the organization’s commitment to exploring patient-centered innovations that support both physical and emotional health.

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The collaboration also highlights the growing adoption of non-pharmacological tools in healthcare settings, as providers seek new ways to improve patient experiences and outcomes through emerging technologies.