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Health monitoring firm grew 25 percent in past year

Staff Report 10:46 AM Friday, May 7, 2010

WEST CARROLLTON — Valued Relationships Inc., a health monitoring systems provider, said its client base has grown from 40,000 to 50,000 in the past year.

The medical and monitoring device company, which employs about 100 in West Carrollton and another 125 who provide field service across the country, hopes to reach 1 million clients by 2025.

VRI is one of the largest providers of medical alert monitoring in the country. Its services are meant to help senior citizens and those with disabilities to maintain their independence and avoid long-term care facilities and hospitalization. Its portfolio includes medical alert devices, monitored pill dispensers and Telemonitoring services.

The company was founded in 1989 by Darren Torrence, who remains part-owner. Chris Hendriksen and Andy Schoonover bought a majority of the company in October 2007.

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