People living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or breathing problems may require daily medical attention.  However, leading-edge technology, such as telemonitoring, can significantly reduce the need for unnecessary physician, hospital and emergency-room visits while improving quality of life and giving peace of mind to patients and families.  Oxford was the first to bring telemonitoring to southwest Missouri, and our innovative programs have set standards locally, regionally and nationally.

A telemonitor is an easy-to-use medical device that produces a complete overview of a patient’s health status by gathering vital signs and other health information daily in the comfort of home. This information is transmitted via phone line to Oxford, where a nurse reviews it and responds according to guidelines set by the patient’s doctor.  It brings tremendous peace of mind to patients and concerned family members knowing that a professional is monitoring the patient daily, communicating pertinent information to the physician, and helping identify potential problems earlier.