First Positive COVID-19 Patient in Addison County
The Vermont Department of Health that an individual in Addison County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Author: Porter Medical
New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Visitor Policy Now in Effect
n order to continue to provide quality care to our patients while maintaining a safe workspace for our staff, we have made temporary changes to our Porter Hospital visitor policy.
Statement of University of Vermont Health Network on State of Vermont Emergency Declaration
University of Vermont Health Network CEO Dr. John Brumsted issued the following statement today in response to Governor Phil Scott’s Emergency Declaration and Measures to Limit Social Gatherings: “Governor Scott’s emergency declaration is a significant action that will allow the State of Vermont and health care providers to act quickly and decisively to reduce the […]
Did you know your information will be included in the state of Vermont’s health exchange?
Find out what your options are when a new Vermont State Law goes into effect on March 1 changing how your health information can be shared.
Breaking a ‘Harmful Loop’: Experts Advise Heart Patients to Watch for Signs of Depression
Major depression affects heart attack survivors at nearly three times the rate of the average U.S. adult. If you or someone you know is living with heart problems, it’s important to watch for signs of depression and seek help if needed.
Building a Foundation for Less Stress and Good Health
Managing stress and making choices that contribute to our well-being is a foundation for good health. Learn more about how you can better manage stress.
Heart Innovation Reduces Risk, Improves Recovery
A less invasive cardiac care procedure is allowing patients with a structural heart abnormality called aortic valve stenosis to avoid open-heart surgery, decreasing their hospital stay to just 24 to 48 hours.
Caring for a loved one with a heart condition?
As a caregiver, the prospect of helping someone with a heart condition may feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to make this important role easier for you and the cardiac patient in your care.
Home Remedies That May Help You Feel Better When You Have the Flu
Feeling cruddy with the flu or maybe a bad cold? Sarah Spengler, RN, offers practical advice about home remedies that can help you feel like you again.
‘Make all the difference’; UVM Medical Center volunteers change lives in Rwanda
Last year, Frankie was a 14-year-old Rwandan with a million-dollar smile and a death sentence due to rheumatic heart disease. But the teen’s life changed when he crossed paths with volunteers from the medical nonprofit Team Heart, including Bruce Leavitt, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at University of Vermont Medical Center.
Flu Season Has Arrived!
With Cindy Dion Noyes, MD, University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group UVM Medical Center Infectious Disease Influenza has arrived in our region and is considered to be widespread at this time. This means that at least half of the regions in the state of VT and NY are reporting laboratory confirmed influenza (usually with […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Quitter?
Join thousands of people across the country and let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.