Is healthy travel on your packing list for your next warm weather escape? Make sure you’re prepared for a safe trip with these tips from On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nathan: 1. Practice Good Food & Water Safety When we picture ourselves soaking up the sun on an exotic island, it’s easy to forget… Read more »
When traveling in a foreign country, you’re also subject to its laws and regulations — so it’s important to be prepared just in case you find yourself in an unexpected legal snafu while traveling overseas. Read on to learn how. 1) Understand Your Destination: First and foremost, make sure to gather as much information as… Read more »
Here at On Call, we have a team of caring and compassionate Rescue Nurses who are ready to help our travelers get home safely from anywhere, at any time. Typically if a traveler is medically stable, alert, and conscious, a commercial evacuation with a Rescue Nurse is the best transport option. From bedside to bedside,… Read more »
Respiratory illnesses such as a cold, COVID-19, RSV, and the flu are common, but even more so in the colder months of the year, when more time is spent indoors. On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says, “The CDC is currently monitoring respiratory illness around the world, and some countries have reported elevated… Read more »
On Call International proudly presents its 2023/2024 Annual Global Risks Review. This timely and insightful risk intelligence publication features insights and analysis from On Call’s Global Security Team aimed at helping organizations make informed decisions about travel in the year ahead. This year’s publication not only takes a look back at critical events from 2023,… Read more »
AMERICAS From Economic Prosperity to Economic Uncertainty 2023 was a year of strong economic growth for the Western Hemisphere. Economic activity in the region was at its highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the region was able to grow at a rapid 4% rate, making it one of the fastest-growing regions… Read more »
While routine safety mitigation measures should be considered and leveraged no matter where constituents are headed, destinations designated as higher-risk environments require thorough research, planning, and preparation before an organization commits to sending its travelers to such locations. There are locations – even within developed countries – that can be recognized through a travel health… Read more »
In many parts of the world, it’s officially winter – which not only means snow, ice, sleet, and cold temperatures – but also a higher risk for flight cancellations and delays. To help lessen your frustrations when the next storm hits, here are some top things to keep in mind when planning your next winter… Read more »
Travel risk management (TRM) is a comprehensive, consistent and proactive approach to protecting your people and your organization from travel risks. The broader notion of travel risk management and duty of care is not just linked to how well your organization can respond to a crisis—but rather, how well equipped it is to actually help… Read more »
Special Edition: Israel-Gaza Crisis Response On Call’s mission has always been helping travelers in their time of need, every day, and the Israel-Gaza Crisis has been no different. Read our latest global emergency assistance snapshot for an inside look at how On Call’s centralized teams of Security, Operations, and Medical experts worked together behind the… Read more »