Seasonal residents leaving town need to do more than just pack a suitcase. Your healthcare requires careful planning, too.
Whether you’re escaping the heat, visiting family, or taking an extended vacation abroad, your departure marks more than just a change in scenery; it’s a shift in the way your healthcare should be managed.
While packing your wardrobe and checking flight details may be at the top of your mind, your seasonal healthcare checklist is just as essential. Traveling without proper preparation can lead to medication lapses, missed lab work, or difficulty accessing care in an unfamiliar location.
As your dedicated healthcare team, we’re here to ensure you stay connected, healthy, and worry-free during your time away.
Each year, many of our valued patients at Naples Concierge Health prepare to head north for the summer months or travel internationally so we understand the unique challenges faced by seasonal residents and frequent travelers.
Our concierge medicine model is built to support your health, whether you’re in Florida or across the globe.
With direct communication, proactive planning, and access to travel-specific medical resources, we help you avoid disruptions in care and maintain the same high standard of service wherever life takes you.
Use this checklist to stay healthy, connected, and prepared while you’re away.
Essential Health Care Travel Checklist
Here’s everything you need to handle your travel healthcare preparation the right way, efficiently, thoroughly, and with support from the Naples Concierge Health team.
1. Refill Your Medications Before You Leave
Running out of medication while you’re out of state or in another country can be stressful and even dangerous. Before departing Naples, take a moment to review all your current prescriptions. Make sure you have enough medication to last for the entire time you are away and a little extra in case of travel delays.
We recommend requesting refills at least two weeks before you leave, especially for medications related to chronic pre-existing health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or heart disease.
If your insurance plan permits, consider requesting a 90-day supply to minimize the risk of running out.
At Naples Concierge Health, our care team can assist with refill coordination, and we can even synchronize your medications so everything renews simultaneously. This ensures you’re covered while away and helps you confidently stick to your routine.
2. Request a Travel Pack If You’ll Be Out of the Country
If you’re planning to travel internationally or visit areas with limited healthcare infrastructure, we recommend preparing a personalized travel care pack.
These packs include a first aid kit, prescription medications, and treatment instructions for managing common issues such as gastrointestinal illness, allergic reactions, skin infections, or altitude sickness.
Having this travel pack on hand means you’re prepared in case of minor illness and may help you avoid unfamiliar pharmacies or emergency rooms when abroad.
Travel packs benefit patients with complex health needs, frequent flyers, or those traveling with children or elderly companions.
Let us know your travel plans, and we’ll tailor a pack to suit your destination, medical history, and personal needs.
3. Update Us with Your Summer Contact Information
Once you leave Naples, we still want to be able to reach you, and vice versa.
Be sure to update your address and best phone number for your time away. Whether you’re staying at your home up north or traveling between locations, we’ll use this information to follow up on care, share test results, or respond quickly in case of a medical concern.
Providing accurate contact information allows our team to continue delivering the seamless, connected experience you expect from a concierge physician.
4. Confirm Your Preferred Local Pharmacy Up North
During your time away, you may still need prescriptions filled or adjusted. To avoid delays, provide us with the pharmacy’s name, location, and phone number you’ll use while out of state or abroad.
Having this information on file makes it easy for our team to send prescriptions promptly if you need a refill, a medication adjustment, or treatment for an acute issue. It also ensures no hiccups when you need timely access to essential medications.
If you’re unsure which pharmacy you’ll be using, we can help you find one based on your summer location.
5. Let Us Know Where You’ll Be Getting Labs Drawn
Even while away, you may need periodic lab work to monitor chronic conditions or evaluate new symptoms.
At Naples Concierge Health, we can coordinate with national providers such as LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics, or local hospitals and clinics to ensure your labs are completed on schedule and your results are sent directly to us.
Out-of-state lab coordination is vital for patients managing diabetes, hormone therapy, cardiac conditions, or those undergoing health optimization and performance medicine tracking.
Knowing in advance where you’ll be getting labs drawn allows us to set up requisitions and appointments, minimizing disruption and ensuring continued care.
6. Schedule Any Needed Appointments Before You Go
Before you leave for the season, schedule any upcoming health appointments you may need — especially if you’re due for a wellness check, medication review, or follow-up for a chronic condition.
These visits help us assess your health, make necessary medication adjustments, and ensure you’re fully prepared for an extended time away.
Patients in our Executive Health or Geriatric Medicine programs often benefit from a pre-travel visit to address seasonal concerns, preventive screenings, and travel-specific risk factors.
If you’ve experienced changes in energy levels, digestion, sleep, or mood, now is the time to let us know — so we can investigate thoroughly before you go.
7. Know How to Reach Us for Support While You’re Away
One of the most valuable benefits of concierge health travel support is knowing that your doctor is just a call or message away, no matter where you are in the world.
Whether you’re dealing with a minor illness, need advice on the next steps, or want to review lab results while on the road, you can reach your physician directly by call, text, or through our secure patient portal.
We’re available to answer questions, coordinate care, or help you navigate health decisions from afar.
This access to trusted medical support brings tremendous peace of mind and ensures that your health is never put on pause just because you’re away from Naples.
Travel Confidently with Naples Concierge Health as Your Co-Pilot
Leaving Naples for the summer doesn’t mean leaving your healthcare behind.
You can enjoy your time away while maintaining uninterrupted, high-quality medical care by taking a few simple, proactive steps, refilling medications, updating your contact info, scheduling lab work, and securing travel support.
Whether you’re heading to the mountains, the coast, or overseas, Naples Concierge Health is here to support you every step of the way.
Contact us today to complete your seasonal healthcare checklist and travel with confidence.
