An SMS/text-message driven personal health tracker for underserved communities.

Me

Hey, Vera?

Vera

Hey there, I'm Vera. It's nice to meet you. What's your name?

An extensible, always-there assistant for people without smartphones or computers — the people who need it most.

Me

My name is Ray.

Vera

Hi Ray, I have some questions for you. How old are you, how tall are you, and how much do you weigh?

Me

I'm 19, 6ft tall, and weigh 150 lbs.

Vera

Awesome, thanks. What do you need help with?

Me

I hurt my shoulder and the pain won't go away.

Vera

Here's a list of doctors in your area:
Piotr Biegun, 147 Hoosick St, 518 268-6245
South Troy Health Center, 79 Vandenburgh Ave, 518 271-0063
Pamela Kaw, 2312 15th St, 518 274-3390

Me

Great, thank you

Vera

No problem! Let me know when you need something else.

Me

Can you remind me to take my medication every day at 10am?

Vera

Yep, all set.

Me

I lost 13 pounds over the past week!

Vera

So that makes you 137 pounds? Your BMI went from 20 to 18.6. You're still within the healthy range, but that weight change is unsafe and you may want to see a doctor. I'll send you daily diet tips to help maintain a good BMI.