In this episode of Faces of Digital Health, we sit down with Anca Petre to explore the booming intersection of gaming, virtual reality (VR) and healthcare. From Fortnite maps that teach immunity to Roblox worlds that demystify diabetes, we showcase real-world success stories and practical steps for health organizations that want to level-up patient engagement.

What you’ll learn

2:00 Intro & why gaming matters in 2025

4:05 Success story #1 – Fortnite immunity map

8:40 Success story #2 – Minecraft mental-health build

11:55 How creator economies (Fortnite Creative, Roblox, Minecraft) open doors for health innovators

16:10 Budgeting & ROI: making the business case

20:30 4-step framework for your first health-game project

26:45 Overcoming stigma & regulatory hurdles

31:00 Future outlook: VR, digital therapeutics & beyond

Key takeaways

Gaming isn’t just entertainment—it’s a powerful storytelling engine for complex medical topics.

Creator platforms already host millions of engaged users: meet them where they play.

Partner with influencers and studios to translate clinical insights into immersive worlds.