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.

Surgical Tourism Offers Greater Options for Patients

If you need an elective or semi-elective surgery, your closest hospital may not be your only or best option. Surgical tourism, whether domestic or international, opens many possibilities if you need surgery, want to work with a specific specialist, or are looking to save money on medical care. Surgical tourism is a term that is…

Medical Travel and Vaccinations: Understanding Requirements and Making Sound Decisions

When you are traveling internationally for medical treatment, your biggest concern may be the medical procedure or treatment that you’ve scheduled. However, there may be precautions you need to take weeks or even months before traveling to protect your health, including getting medical travel vaccines. Travel to many regions of the world, including those where…

Medical Travel Concerns: Strategies for Easing Fears

Anticipating a trip is exciting for most people. But for those who have medical travel concerns, the mere thought of a trip can cause anxiety. However, with some advance notice and a little preparation, you can ease your nerves. With most types of travel, the more time you have to prepare, the better. If you…

Making a Medical Transport Plan: Factors to Consider

Medical transport plans are often made in a hurry – after a loved one has been injured or suffered a serious illness or medical emergency. The urgency of the situation and the emotions involved can lead to quick – and costly – decisions. In general, the same factors go into making any medical transport plan.…