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.

The Benefits of Using a Medical Escort for Summer Travel

Summer is a popular time for getting the whole family together. Reunions, beach vacations and graduations can draw generations of family members to the same location to share and make memories. However, travel can be difficult for medically compromised family members. But by using a medical escort for summer travel, people with physical or cognitive…

Corporate Medical Travel Assistance: Providing Safety and Peace of Mind For Your Employees

Corporate travelers make an estimated 480 million business trips each year, according to the Global Business Travel Association. Many of these employees are traveling long distance by air, with China being the No. 1 destination for all business travel. With so many people traveling long distances for their employers, it’s inevitable that some will become…

When to Consider Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

An ambulance tearing down the road with lights flashing and sirens blaring may be the most familiar mode of medical transportation. However, it is not the only option and is probably best reserved for medical emergencies. In many cases, non-emergency medical transportation is a better choice for patients who do not have life-threating injuries or…

How to Prepare for Medical Transportation

In non-emergency situations, such as medical tourism or repatriation, travelers likely have time to prepare for medical transportation. But even with advance notice, medical travel can be stressful. Here are a few guidelines to help individuals and their families ask the right questions and gather the necessary documents and information before scheduling medical transportation. What…