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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 »

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 »

Even in today’s progressive and inclusive world, women continue to face unique risks and challenges when traveling. In celebration of International Women’s Day, On Call’s Security Team shares insights and strategies to help mitigate these risks and challenges, while also empowering women to explore the world with more confidence, assurance, and strength; and most importantly,… Read more »

There’s a new coronavirus variant traveling around this winter– a variant of Omicron called XBB.1.5. While this is not something that should be taken lightly, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says: “There’s no need to panic. While this new variant is very contagious, symptoms are mild for most people and similar to the common… Read more »

As COVID-19 regulations continue to ease across the globe, many travelers are looking for enhanced protection against the disease. According to On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nathan, “Staying up to date on vaccines, including boosters, is the most effective way to prevent serious illness from COVID-19. Since vaccine protection decreases over time, getting a… Read more »

Before an organization sends travelers overseas, it is essential to have disaster and emergency response protocols in place. When travelers are involved in a crisis, several organizational decisions are necessary to help ensure a response is carried out in a timely and effective manner. This becomes even more vital when travelers are headed to high-risk… Read more »

On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity for us to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re… Read more »

There’s a new coronavirus variant traveling around this summer – it’s a variant of Omicron called BA.5. While this is not something that should be taken lightly, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, says: “There’s no need to panic. The good news is that BA.5 variant infections have been mild for many people… Read more »

Interested in learning more about what the omicron variant means for travelers? On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan is here to help by answering some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received to date on this topic, as well as some actionable advice for those with upcoming travel plans. When making travel… Read more »

As vaccine availability increases and more countries roll their welcome mats out to fully vaccinated travelers, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Siegart, continues to share his insights in response to your most frequently-asked questions on COVID-19 vaccines and travel. Can those who have been fully vaccinated still spread the virus while traveling? Dr…. Read more »