The Mission

The mission of CareSphera is to revolutionize healthcare management for international students by creating an intuitive, digital platform that addresses the complexities they face when navigating healthcare systems abroad. By offering secure storage, seamless translation, and easy sharing of medical records, as well as providing tools to understand health insurance contracts and access essential services, CareSphera aims to empower students to take control of their healthcare needs. Additionally, the platform fosters a supportive community through a peer mental health network, facilitated by peer-to-peer support, to help students manage emotional challenges in an accessible way. Ultimately, CareSphera seeks to create a comprehensive, student-friendly healthcare experience that is easy to use and tailored to the unique needs of international students.

The Challenge

CareSphera addresses the unmet need for international students to efficiently manage their healthcare information while studying abroad. It addresses challenges such as language barriers, transferring medical prescriptions, accessing local healthcare systems, and ensuring the affordability of medical and peer-to-peer support.

The solution

CareSphera provides a digital platform where international students can securely store, translate and share medical records across borders. It offers automated document translation, QR code generation, Gmail/Outlook integration for medical document extraction, and AI tools to compare health insurance and navigate national healthcare systems. The platform also includes pharmacy and doctor locators with appointment scheduling and a peer support network, allowing students to support each other in managing mental health challenges.