Tembo Health announces partnership with Springwell Senior Living to provide telemedicine support to residents

Newswise – Tembo Health, a senior-focused telemedicine provider, has announced a partnership with Springwell Senior Living, a 250-resident senior living facility in northwest Baltimore that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services.

Through the partnership, Tembo Health will offer 24/7 emergency telehealth services, addressing a range of medical needs from minor ailments to emergencies, with the aim of reducing the need for hospital visits. By utilizing telemedicine, Tembo Health aims to improve accessibility to quality healthcare for residents while ensuring seamless coordination with community staff and primary care physicians. Springwell residents will also have access to Tembo’s dementia care services and remote monitoring.

“We are pleased to partner with Tembo Health as our 24/7 telemedicine provider. Their services bring health care into residents’ homes, ensuring timely attention, ease of use and convenience,” said Phil Golden, Executive Director of Springwell Senior Living.

He adds: “Tembo’s communication protocols also keep our nurses and residents’ physicians informed of their findings so they can monitor next steps. This program underscores our commitment to providing our residents with first-class, personalized care, making their health our priority.”

Tembo Health provides 24/7 telemedicine support, including dementia care services, to seniors in healthcare facilities and at home. The company was born from the founder’s own experience navigating the healthcare system alongside his grandfather.

“Managing my grandfather’s care was surprisingly intimidating and time-consuming, and I was someone who had worked in healthcare for many years. We founded Tembo Health to reimagine healthcare for seniors and make getting care easier. We are pleased to provide this service and support to the residents and families of Springwell,” said Anurag Gupta, MD, founder and CEO of Tembo Health.

The Springwell partnership was born from Tembo Health’s participation in 1501 Health, a year-long business incubator that helps healthcare startups grow through investments and resources, including the guidance of a team of advisors. 1501 Health is a partnership between Healthworx and LifeBridge Health, the healthcare system that is also the majority owner of Springwell.

“Tembo’s services and solutions align perfectly with our commitment to improving community health outcomes through the integration of technology and healthcare. This partnership is a testament to the synergy between 1501 Health and Tembo, and marks another milestone in 1501 Health’s mission to drive innovation and deliver new approaches to delivering care to our communities,” said Adam Beck, director of digital health innovation at LifeBridge Health .

Springwell residents will have access to Tembo’s telehealth services starting this summer.

About Tembo Health:

Tembo Health is committed to keeping seniors happy, healthy and at home. Tembo gets its name from the Swahili word for ‘elephant’. Like humans, elephants are one of the few species that care for their elders. Tembo Health’s telemedicine capabilities were created in 2018 by offering emergency care services to senior living communities, prioritizing the avoidance of emergency room visits. The company’s expertise in coordinating care for individuals with cognitive disabilities culminated in the recent launch of its direct-to-consumer product tailored to support patients with dementia and their families. Tembo Health’s partnerships extend to esteemed organizations such as Aventine Senior Living, Belmont Villages Senior Living, EPOCH Senior Living and RiverMead Lifecare Communities. For more information about Tembo Health, visit www.tembo.health.

About Springwell Senior Living:

Springwell Senior Living is a locally managed senior living community conveniently located on 15 acres in the heart of historic Mt. Washington, close to arts and culture venues, shopping, hospitals and medical centers and more. Springwell offers residents three different living options: independent living, assisted living and memory care. All residents enjoy an active lifestyle with Springwell’s incomparable hospitality and amenities, including meal plans, wellness vouchers, utilities, transportation, daily scheduled activities and more. Springwell Senior Living is located at 2211 West Rogers Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209. For more information, visit www.springwellseniorliving.com.

About 1501 Health:

1501 Health is a unique partnership between Healthworx and LifeBridge Health, representing expertise in both health insurance and financing (payers) and healthcare delivery and services (providers). The investment and incubation program enables entrepreneurs to bring their innovative solutions to market and expand their impact on healthcare quality, access and affordability. For more information about 1501Health, visit www.1501Health.com.

About LifeBridge Health:

LifeBridge Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive providers of healthcare services in Maryland. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale, Grace Medical Center and related subsidiaries and affiliates. For more information, visit lifebridgehealth.org.

About Healthworx:

Healthworx operates at the intersection of healthcare and innovation by creating, co-creating and investing in companies that improve the quality, accessibility, affordability and equity of healthcare. As the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst Inc. Healthworx strives to create a healthier future for all people by changing the way health works. To connect with Healthworx about collaboration, media interviews or speaking opportunities, send an email (email protected).

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