Category Archives: Medical Escorts

When to Consider Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

If you have a family member who needs non-emergency medical transport, you may be tempted to drive them yourself. However, it may not be the best, most comfortable, or safe choice for you or your loved one. If you have days or weeks to plan ahead, you have many short- and long-distance transport options. “Non-emergency…

Medical Transport of a Minor Child: What Parents Should Know

A serious injury or illness to a child is one of the things parents fear most. If you are a parent, you will do almost anything to protect your child from pain and alleviate their discomfort. If your child requires medical transport, you want it handled by people who can alleviate your child's fears and…

Simple Steps You Should Take to Help Prepare for a Medical Emergency During Travel

If you or a loved one have ever faced a medical emergency during travel, you probably felt overwhelmed, worried, and maybe frightened. It can be stressful to be forced to make medical decisions when you're unprepared and far from home. That’s why we recommend that you take steps to prepare for a medical emergency during…

Medical Evacuation Travel: Know Your Options Before You Leave Home

According to International Travel News, about 1 in 4,000 trips overseas require a medical evacuation. Although the report is a few years old, it points out that medical evacuations during travel are rare. However, they are almost always expensive. The costs of medical evacuation travel within the United States averages $25,000. Outside the U.S., prices…