Since 1982, local seniors have put their trust in Mountain States Lifeline for better ways to stay connected with friends, family and emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now Mountain States Lifeline is offering the only medical alert service integrated into a cordless phone.

“Not only does the new Philips Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator work with the Lifeline Help Button to provide a connection to Lifeline for help in an emergency, it also keeps seniors connected to their friends and family,” said Mountain States Lifeline Program Manager Melissa Johnston.

“This new cordless phone communicator is designed to address many of the challenges seniors face, such as loss of dexterity, vision and hearing. It has large buttons, easy-to-read displays, and clearer sound with a louder volume range making it easier for seniors to hear their conversations. The Lifeline Cordless Phone also boasts several unique safety features. It allows help calls even if it is left off the hook. And it even works during short power outages,” Johnston said.

Mountain States Lifeline’s goal is to help Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia seniors remain independent in their own homes.

“We are very excited to offer this innovative new phone because now our subscribers can have the peace of mind that comes with our leading medical alert service along with the convenience of an attractive cordless phone designed specifically around their needs,” Johnston said.

To learn more about Mountain States Lifeline or the new Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator, call 1-888-205-1369.

About Mountain States Health Alliance

Mountain States Health Alliance, a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Johnson City, Tenn., operates a family of hospitals serving a 29-county, four-state region (Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina). Mountain States offers a large tertiary hospital, several community hospitals, two critical access hospitals, rehabilitation, a children's hospital, a behavioral health hospital, home care and hospice services as well as a comprehensive medical management corporation. Its 10,000 team members and associated physicians are committed to its mission of bringing loving care to health care. For more information, visit www.msha.com.