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An online community for patients and their families

When illness changes everything, you don't have to go through it alone. Connect with people who understand what you’re facing — and who help you feel more informed, less overwhelmed, and more in control.

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Smart Patient

Learn from other patients

We believe patients are the most underutilized resource in healthcare. We've watched patients become experts in their conditions — and we see that their knowledge improves the care they receive. With the right tools, you and other patients can do the same.

Join Our Community

Find your people in one of our 100+ condition-specific communities — from cancer and autoimmune disease to neurologic conditions and caregiving. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years in, there’s a place here for you.

Research Your Illness

Learn from people who live with your condition every day.
Discover what others have tried, what's helped, and what to ask your doctor — through real-world conversations, not medical jargon.

Connect with Others

Ask questions, share what you're going through, and talk openly with people who understand. This is a place for honest conversations — about treatment, side effects, fear, hope, and everything in between.

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