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.

How to Find a Travel Clinic & Affordable Air Medical Transport Services

If you are traveling outside the United States, you may need more than a valid passport to be prepared for a successful experience. Depending on your destination, you may need to receive one or more vaccinations before you travel, or to begin taking prescription medicines that you’ll continue throughout your trip. You also may be…

Before You Travel, Let Airlines Know about These Medical Conditions

Airline travel can be stressful, especially for people who have underlying health and medical issues. People who have chronic conditions such as anemia, heart disease or lung disease can have difficulty handling lower oxygen levels during flight. For other individuals, temporary concerns such as a recent root canal or a broken bone are reasons to…

Travel Warnings & Alerts: Knowing Before You Go Can Help Avoid an Emergency Patient Transport

International travel requires days, weeks and sometimes months of preparation. In addition to planning their itineraries and packing lists, international travelers should keep an eye on travel alerts and warnings that may be in place for their destinations. The U.S. Department of State has an online system that helps keep travelers informed about short- and…

While the U.S. Department of State provides travel alerts regarding safety and security in countries outside the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues travel notices specifically related to health risks in specific destinations. The travel notices are designed to inform travelers and clinicians about disease outbreaks, natural disasters, special events…