April 2009

This broadcast is a favorite legacy show that we produced under our old name Travel'n On and before re-branding as WORLD FOOTPRINTS. We'll discuss the growth of medical tourism and Kyle Petty's career and charity work. Medical tourism - where people travel abroad to receive affordable and quality medical, dental and surgical care - is one of the fastest growing markets in the world and we'll be joined by Jonathon Edelheit, President of the Medical Tourism Association to discuss this new travel trend. There are several reasons why someone could go abroad for medical care, including: Cost: The price of receiving care or undergoing a procedure that may be less expensive abroad. Culture: To obtain treatment from a medical professional who is fluent in the traveler's language and culture. Unavailable or Unapproved procedure: Getting a procedure that is not available or approved in your own country. Dental work, surgical operations, [...]