Telehealth
Telehealth: A disease management system to help patients stay in their own homes
Providing peace of mind to patients and their families every day.
Telehealth is a disease management system we use to monitor at-home patients' vital signs and symptom changes to help prevent an illness from getting worse. Using a small device called a Health Buddy, this advanced monitoring system collects patient data daily and transmits it to our office where it is reviewed by one of our clinicians. This state-of-the art system makes patient monitoring more efficient and convenient for both the patient and our nurses, enabling us to improve patient outcomes and reduce re-hospitalizations.
In addition to helping us monitor our patients and provide faster, better care, Health Buddy also helps us keep our patients informed about their illness and receive personalized instructions through an easy-to-use, easy-to-read screen and simple control features. (Learn more about the Health Buddy system)
The Telehealth system is designed for patients who experience frequent ups and downs in their condition, including the following:
- Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Coronary Artery Disease
Our Telehealth monitoring system enables us to provide critical healthcare data quickly to both patients and their healthcare providers, enabling better, faster, and more informed care to help prevent medical crises and improve the patient's well-being.
For more information about Gardner VNA's Telehealth Services, please call (978) 632-1230.
How to Contact Us:
Mark Surprenant, MSA, MS, OTR/L
Vice President of Home Care
(978) 632-1230 or (800) 382-7305, Ext. 3044 (Voice mail is confidential)
email Mark Surprenant
Click HERE for a brochure.
This program was partially funded through a grant received from Fallon/OrNda Community Health Fund of Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
For more information about the Gardner VNA and our services, please contact us, or for more immediate assistance, call 978-632-1230