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 Tourism: Should You Travel Outside the U.S. for Dental Care?

In 2016, an estimated 800,000 Americans sought dental care outside the United States, mostly in Mexico and Costa Rica. That’s a number that has grown substantially in the last few years, as acceptance of “medical tourism” has grown and Americans grapple with the high cost of dental procedures such as implants, crowns and bridges. For…

Traveling with a Loved One who has Dementia and How a Medical Escort Company Can Help

Traveling with a person who has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be stressful for both the individual and his or her caregiver. Of course, whether a person with dementia is able to travel depends on the severity of his or her condition, the distance traveling, and the caregiver’s ability to meet his…

Travel deals to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during the months of September and October can make some travelers forget the reason behind the discounts – hurricane season. But the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017 should serve as a reminder that traveling during hurricane season requires extra planning, and…

Why Traveling with Your Medical Records Can Help With Medical Transportation Service

For people who have chronic illnesses, traveling with their health records is now easier than ever. Having that information readily available, and translated into the language of the country or countries on a traveler’s itinerary, can allow medical personnel to provide better care. Personal medical information could be a lifesaver if a traveler requires emergency…