Medical Escorts | Travel Medical Assistance Company | SentinelMED | SentinelMED specializes in orchestrating the safest, most efficient, and most economical medical care available to travelers and stranded patients. Our signature service is cost-effective medical transports on commercial airlines as an alternative to an air ambulance.

Medical Case Management and Mental Health

Medical case managers are often called in to provide medical oversight for people who become ill or injured when traveling or living outside the United States. When providing medical case management, the SentinelMED team also considers the mental health of the patient. Studies suggest that stress and anxiety can delay wound healing and also cause pain. When…

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…

COVID-19 and Medical Case Management: How an Expert Can Help

COVID-19 has made travel more difficult within the United States and internationally. Some countries have banned travelers completely; in the United States, COVID-19 testing is required to enter from another country. While delaying travel is still recommended, it may not be an option if you need to travel long-distance for medical care. If you are…