ExploreWell empowers you to care for yourself - no matter where you are. If you've ever fallen ill or been injured while away from home, you understand the disruption it can cause to your plans and the challenge of finding care efficiently. Instead of sifting through countless search results, you probably wondered: What would a knowledgeable local do? ExploreWell was created to answer this question and empower others with that insight.

Think of ExploreWell as your savvy local friend, navigating your health journey efficiently. ExploreWell empowers you with four tools: 1) City Guides -to support you in finding medical, wellness, fitness, and food resources like a local 2) Community Forum - a borderless community of like-minded members offering lived insights and seeking advice on more individualized health navigation 3) Blog - action-oriented tips and tools that help us in our journey 4) the ExploreWell Podcast -interviews with medical experts, wellness gurus, and seasoned travelers to gain their insights and expertise to help us be healthier on our journey

Sommer Collins, the founder and CEO of ExploreWell, has firsthand experience with these challenges and created ExploreWell so others are empowered to navigate their journeys with ease. As a healthcare consultant, former expatriate, and avid traveler with her family, she has unfortunately encountered numerous unexpected health issues abroad: her daughter’s first seizure in Poland, stitches in Madrid, and a back injury in Costa Rica. She understands the vulnerability and stress of not knowing where to go for care and has made it her mission to help others clearly understand where those "in-the-know" would turn.

Looking to the future: ExploreWell is committed to expanding its impact beyond serving travelers. The platform aims to empower individuals across various segments, including expatriates, domestic relocations, those with changing insurance, and individuals with evolving healthcare needs and interests. By leveling the playing field of healthcare understanding, ExploreWell reduces the time and energy required to access information, promoting healthcare equality and reducing administrative costs associated with navigating the system.

By empowering consumers and streamlining the process, ExploreWell improves the likelihood of individuals receiving appropriate care, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. After all, the longer it takes to find resources, the less likely individuals are to seek the care they need.

ExploreWell is giving back: ExploreWell deeply cares about empowering people-no matter where they are-to have the insights and tools to be better self-advocates. We are committing 5% of our revenue to support patient advocacy organizations. As we grow, we will feature different organizations on our site to create awareness of where we, and you as a member of ExploreWell, are helping others.