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Medical Case Management for Employees Stationed Away from Home

The U.S. Department of State estimates that 8.7 million Americans live and work outside the United States, not including those who are serving in the military. If employees become sick or injured while working abroad, their employers may find themselves navigating a maze of complications – language barriers, time zone differences, and the availability of…

Travel Weekly Interviews SentinelMED’s Lori Calavan about Medical Evacuations for COVID-19 and Working During a Pandemic

The last few weeks have been incredibly busy for the SentinelMED team, including Lori Calavan, PA-C. In addition to determining the course of care for patients who need medical evacuation for COVID-19, Calavan also puts in long days as a physician assistant in Connecticut. She is currently working in the intensive care unit at St.…

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…