PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medical Guardian™ was recognized by Philadelphia 100, one of Greater Philadelphia’s most prestigious awards. The coveted annual list honors the fastest growing privately held companies in the region, serving as a standard of excellence among Philadelphia-based organizations. Medical Guardian ranks number 69 on the 2017 Philadelphia 100, marking the company’s fourth appearance on the list in five years.

“Medical Guardian is honored to once again secure a spot among the Philadelphia 100,” said Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. “We continue to evolve, not only as a leading provider of medical alert devices, but as a flagship business entity of Philadelphia. The growth we experience as an organization supports job growth in the region and helps put Philadelphia on the map as a hub for healthcare and technology.”

Since 1988, the Philadelphia 100 has represented the pinnacle of entrepreneurial achievement among companies in the Greater Philadelphia region. Winners are selected by the Wharton Small Business Development Center and The Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia. Medical Guardian previously appeared on the Philadelphia 100 list in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Medical Guardian’s 2017 Philadelphia 100 designation follows its recent appearance on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, a list honoring the fastest-growing private companies throughout the country. Medical Guardian was ranked among the Inc. 5000 for the fifth consecutive year in August 2017.

Since the company’s founding in 2005, Medical Guardian has provided top-of-the-line personal emergency response systems (PERS) to seniors looking to lead active lives, while giving caregivers and loved ones peace of mind. Medical Guardian continues to introduce new products featuring state of the art technology and affordable pricing to meet the evolving needs of customers, including the advanced in-home system Family Guardian and the Family Guardian Monitoring app, both introduced to the market in November 2016.

Medical Guardian was among the Philadelphia 100 winners celebrated at an award gala on October 26. To learn more about Medical Guardian’s story and offerings, visit www.medicalguardian.com. To learn more about the Philadelphia 100, visit www.philadelphia100.com.

About Medical Guardian

Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative medical alert systems that empower people to live a life without limits. A member of the National Aging in Place Council, Medical Guardian is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides support to tens of thousands of people across the country who are ready to take on the next chapter of life while remaining safe living in their own home. Whether it’s an in-home system or a mobile device with GPS capabilities, Medical Guardian has the personal medical alert device to meet an array of needs and lifestyles. Learn more about Medical Guardian by visiting www.medicalguardian.com, Facebook and Twitter.