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.

Six Things to Think About When Preparing for International Summer Travel

Whether getting ready for a bucket list vacation or taking advantage of a last-minute deal, preparing for international summer travel requires more thinking and planning than an average trip within the U.S. Although it can feel exciting just to throw a few things in a bag and go, you'll likely have more fun, and less…

Air travel can be stressful, especially during the busy summer season. But with a little planning and careful packing, you can make the experience more enjoyable. With decades of medical travel experience, the SentinelMED team has recommendations on top comfort related travel gear to pack in your carry-on bag before your next flight. Travel pillow.…

How to Overcome Motion Sickness when Flying

If you get queasy or nauseous while flying, you’re far from alone. About one in three people are "highly susceptible" to motion sickness and its symptoms – dizziness, sweating, pale skin, nausea, burping, hyperventilation, and vomiting. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can try to prevent or reduce motion sickness while flying to help…

SentinelMED’s International Patient Repatriation Service is a Comprehensive Solution for Hospitals and Patients

Almost half of all undocumented immigrants are uninsured, compared to just 8% of U.S. citizens, according to a 2021 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. If undocumented international patients are insured, their insurance may not cover rehabilitation or long-term care after discharge or repatriation services if they can't travel home alone. The best option for…