Category Archives: Air Medical Transport

Medical Tourism: Questions to Ask When Seeking Care Abroad

Traveling outside the United States for medical care is often referred to as “medical tourism.” However, Americans aren’t the only ones who travel outside their home country in search of less expensive medical care. By some estimates, medical tourism is a $100 billion industry that’s powered mainly by middle class individuals and retirees on fixed…

Tips for Traveling Outside the U.S. with Children

December is a popular month for families to travel overseas. Parents take young children to visit family or friends, or to take advantage of the weeks’-long winter break from school. It can be challenging to travel outside the United States with small children. But the experience should be safe and enjoyable. Follow these guidelines to limit…

A four-hour flight may not seem all that long, but it can put travelers at risk of blood clots, also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In fact, any mode of travel that is four hours or longer – by car, bus, train or plane – puts travelers at risk of DVT. DVT is a condition…

How to Find a Travel Clinic & Affordable Air Medical Transport Services

If you are traveling outside the United States, you may need more than a valid passport to be prepared for a successful experience. Depending on your destination, you may need to receive one or more vaccinations before you travel, or to begin taking prescription medicines that you’ll continue throughout your trip. You also may be…