The following virtual classes are free and open to the public: Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program In partnership with The Giving Fridge, Porter Medical Center will be hosting a free virtual Diabetes Self-Management program for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn how to better manage their symptoms by focusing on seven self-care behaviors: […]
COVID testing moves to by-appointment only Middlebury, Vt. – The University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center today announced updates to its visitor policy and scheduling for COVID testing. The decision to temporarily reduce visitation to its emergency department and move to by-appointment only testing was made in view of the continued spread […]
What any given day might hold for medical professionals on the front lines of the pandemic is uncertain. With the highest sustained rates of COVID in Addison County since the start of the pandemic and increased demand for hospital-based care, we are increasingly facing the unnerving reality of running out of room in hospitals and […]
A Plea from the UVM Health Network: Get Vaccinated
Across the UVM Health Network, we are doing everything we can to respond to the ever-changing challenges of COVID-19. Today, nearly two years into this pandemic, we continue to fight the impact of this virus. Our emergency rooms are packed. Our Intensive Care Units are nearing capacity. All of our people, providing all types of […]
New Porter Program Leader Hired to Help Lead Palliative and End of Life Care Middlebury, Vt. – The University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center and End of Life Services Board of Directors are pleased to announce the mission and volunteers of End of Life Services, a non-profit hospice care agency in Addison […]
WHAT: Event to provide parents and families an opportunity to honor the memory of a young person who has died, in a supportive environment with other families, caregivers and community members. The service will include music, reading of children’s names, a flower ceremony, readings or words of remembrance from family and others, and a slideshow […]
Porter Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center are now fully live with Epic, connecting patients and providers across the Network BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of Vermont Health Network has successfully completed the second phase implementation of the Epic electronic health record system at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) in Berlin, VT and Porter […]
UVM Medical Center Staff Elect Community Provider as New Medical Staff President
Dr. Heather Stein Brings Community Experience to Critical Hospital Leadership Position BURLINGTON, Vt., – The University of Vermont Medical Center medical staff has elected Dr. Heather Stein, the chief medical officer for the Community Health Centers of Burlington, as its new president – strengthening ties between the medical center and community health care providers. Dr. […]
Statement from UVM Health Network President and CEO, John R. Brumsted, MD on Access to Care
Dr. John Brumsted, president and CEO of the UVM Health Network, comments on access to care in our Vermont hospitals. These are unprecedented times for the UVM Health Network. After months of testing for, treating and vaccinating against COVID-19, we are seeing a new surge of cases from the highly contagious delta variant. In recent […]
Helen Porter Hosts “Walk-In Wednesdays”
Learn more about job opportunities at Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing by walking into Helen Porter (30 Porter Drive in Middlebury) any Wednesday in August between 10AM and 4PM! You will receive a facility tour and an on-the-spot interview. For more information on job openings, visit portermedicalcentercareers.org
High Blood Pressure Management Workshop
The High Blood Pressure Management Workshop offered by My Healthy VT (also known as Health Coaches for Hypertension Control) is a proven, small group program developed to help participants ages 45 and older take control of managing their high blood pressure at home. This workshop meets weekly for 1.5 hours, for 8 weeks. Your trained […]
My Healthy VT
Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs 2021 Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs offered virtually: Chronic Disease Chronic Pain Diabetes Management Diabetes Prevention Tobacco Cessation Anyone interested in registering for these free programs can view detailed descriptions and class schedules by visiting myhealthyvt.org. Registration for all programs listed is open to anyone in the state, regardless of location. Contact […]
