Category: Press Releases

May 11, 2020, Morrisville, NC:  VIGILINT, a global telemedicine and medical advisory company headquartered in Morrisville, was featured in The Wall Street Journal discussing risk mitigation strategies for global companies’ return-to-work programs.  VIGILINT’s Chief Medical Officer, Eric Ossmann, MD, discussed the company’s newly implemented Virtual Clinic Solutions for COVID-19, designed to help companies protect their employees through critical… Continue reading VIGILINT advises global companies on Covid-19 return to work strategies

October 31, 2018, Morrisville, NC:  Renee Sprole, Vice President, Global Client Services for VIGILINT, a global telemedicine company, was a featured panelist at Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Innovations Summit focused on ‘Disruption: Reimagining Healthcare’. VIGILINT’s Renee Sprole, and the other panelists, considered the future of digital health.  During the panel discussion, Sprole emphasized an integrated platform… Continue reading Renee sprole, VIGILINT vice president of global client services, featured panelist at 2018 cleveland clinic medical innovations summit

February 15, 2017, Morrisville, NC, and Cleveland, Ohio: VIGILINT and Cleveland Clinic are collaborating to offer the Global MedAssist Program (GMAP), a telemedicine program available at anytime from anywhere in the world. This collaboration combines VIGILINT’s highly specialized emergency physicians and emergency preparedness experts with Cleveland Clinic’s global practice of physicians and specialists. GMAP provides… Continue reading VIGILINT and cleveland clinic to offer real time telemedicine service for global travelers

October 14, Morrisville, North Carolina: As the seasons and temperatures shift, Zika outbreaks will begin occurring in different parts of the world, according to VIGILINT, an international health protection company. The impact in the US primarily affects international travelers and residents in specific Florida areas, however, internationally, Southeast Asia is experiencing an explosion of local… Continue reading Zika continues to threaten with slow global spread

VIGILINT today announced its medical and security recommendations for travelers to the 2016 Rio Olympics. “Mass gatherings always have some degree of risk ranging from traumatic injuries to infections,” stated Dr. Sean Siler, VIGILINT President and Chief Medical Officer. “The Zika virus is not the only health concern for travelers to the Rio Olympics. We… Continue reading Health risks at the 2016 rio olympics: What you need to know

VIGILINT, an international health protection company, announced today that women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should cancel or postpone travel to Zika infected destinations due to the risk of birth defects. The primary transmission route of the Zika virus is through mosquitos. However, mounting evidence has shown that sexual transmission of Zika is possible… Continue reading Women should avoid travel to zika impacted areas before, during and after Pregnancy

VIGILINT recommends global travelers take extra precautions against the Zika virus when traveling to impacted areas including South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Prevention strategies include: Use insect repellent that contains 20-30% DEET Wear long sleeved shirts and long pants Wear insect repellent clothing treated with Permethrin Avoid open-toed shoes Wear socks that cover your… Continue reading Zika prevention tips for global Travelers

January 14 2016, Chapel Hill, North Carolina: VIGILINT, a corporate medical advisory company, today announced the appointment of Sean Siler, DO, MBA, to Partner, President and Chief Medical Officer effective immediately. Siler will assume responsibility for the medical oversight of VIGILINT’s offerings and Corporate Medical Advisory Solutions. In addition, Siler will work closely with VIGILINT’s Chief Executive Officer, James Humphlett,… Continue reading VIGILINT names sean siler, do, mba, to Partner, President and chief Medical officer

VIGILINT physicians and risk mitigation experts are tracking the Zika virus outbreak and its implications for global business and leisure travelers.  As the Zika virus continues to spread across the Americas, VIGILINT medical experts caution travelers of potential health risks including birth defects. The Zika virus is a viral illness transmitted through the bite of… Continue reading VIGILINT warns travelers of Health risks