All Arcadia program participants have access to 24/7 global medical and security assistance while abroad from International SOS, the world’s largest leading medical and security risk services company. Arcadia University also provides you with comprehensive health and accident insurance and security and supplemental travel benefits through University Health Plans. This coverage is designed to go hand and hand with the International SOS membership.
International SOS has Assistance Centers around the globe that are available 24/7/365 and staffed with doctors, nurses, security experts, multi-lingual coordinators, and logistics support personnel. They can respond rapidly to any type of emergency or call for assistance. As an Arcadia participant, you can contact ISOS for help anytime before you depart to get information and advice on your destination, or once you are abroad when you need assistance.
Here are some of the things International SOS can do:
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Provide country-specific travel advice regarding health, safety, and security, such as recommended vaccinations or local safety tips
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Help you identify a plan for bringing prescription medications abroad
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Inform you about English-speaking doctors and mental health professionals who can provide care in your destination
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Arrange medical or mental health appointments with direct pay
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Coordinate with the hospital to monitor your condition if you have an emergency
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