Category Archives: Medical Transports

Travel Tips for People Who Have Chronic Illnesses

For people who have a chronic medical illness, long-distance travel can pose extra challenges. A medical transportation service may be needed if their symptoms worsen while traveling. But with some careful preparation and the help of their physician, many people can enjoy the adventure of exploring new countries or visiting with friends and family who…

Tips for Avoiding a Long-Distance Medical Transport While Living Abroad

Traveling or living abroad for an extended period of time requires different planning than a weeklong business trip or even a month-long vacation. People who will be living outside the United States for an extended period of time need to make some of the same preparations they would if they were moving to a new…

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…

Food and Water Safety Tips for Travelers

Part of the fun of travel is the excitement of trying new things, especially the flavors and local foods of the places where you are visiting. When traveling within the United States and Canada, there is little risk of developing illnesses from contaminated food or water. The risk also is minimal in developed countries. In…