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.
The exercise will include local police and will test emergency response plans, communication protocols and interagency coordination Vergennes, VT – Local emergency response and law enforcement agencies will participate in […]
VeggieVanGo Mobile Food Pantry
Every month, PMC hosts the Vermont Foodbank’s VeggieVanGo in Bristol, VT with its latest crop of healthy produce and other groceries. Community members are invited to pick up free, fresh produce and other staples from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. by drive up distribution at Mt. Abraham Union High School.
Hospitals across the health system and Home Health and Hospice worked with Intervale Center to supply more than 2,100 native trees and shrubs to employees Burlington, VT – Promoting health […]
Centennial Birthday Party
Join us in celebrating Porter Medical Center’s 100th year! When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11 am – 2 pmWhere: Outdoors, under tent, rain or shine!55 Collins Drive, Middlebury VT Get […]
The hospital awards $25,000 each year to local organizations and projects that share its mission of improving health and wellness in the community and addressing social determinants of health MIDDLEBURY, […]
Death Cafe
May 20 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm At a Death Café people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. The aim is to increase our awareness of death to help us make the […]
Death Differently Presents: OTHER SIDE
Film Screening and Panel Date: Thursday, May 1Time: 5:30pm Death is inevitable, suffering may be optional. Join Death Differently and Diana Barnard, M.D for the Vermont premiere of the film […]
Sharing space with the hospital’s General Surgery Clinic will improve convenience for patients seeking multiple medical services Middlebury, VT – The Podiatry practice at University of Vermont Health Network – […]
Writing-Based Grief Support Group
Hosted by Palliative Support Services at Porter Medical Center Coping with grief can be an isolating experience. It can leave you with a wide range of emotions from regret, guilt, anger, confusion, […]
Middlebury, VT – October 30, 2024 – University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center has released the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) report for Addison County. Key findings […]
Service Area for the Co-Created Medicare Advantage Product from MVP Health Care and UVM Health Network, to be Reduced to Northern New York An evolving landscape for Medicare Advantage (MA) […]
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Crisis in Rural Health Care Drives Leading Rural Northeast Health System CEOs to Seek Support in Washington, D.C., to Preserve Patient Access
Leaders Seek Policies to Help Older, Sicker, More Vulnerable Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rural Americans are more likely to develop chronic illnesses and die compared to their urban counterparts. Across […]
Healthgrades® Distinguishes UVM Medical Center with Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
Recognition Highlights UVM Health Network’s Commitment to Exceptional Orthopedic Care BURLINGTON, Vt. – Patients in our region are benefitting from class leading surgical care close to home as Healthgrades, a prominent […]
UVM Health Network Health Assistance Program Helped More than 6,000 Patients Access Free Prescription Medication, Equipment, Support in 2023
Program For Low- and Middle-Income Patients Covered $7.5 Million in Out-of-Pocket Costs BURLINGTON, Vt. – The UVM Health Network’s program for patients who need help affording prescriptions, navigating insurance coverage, […]
Patients Get Faster Answers, Access to Specialty Care Improves With Growing Clinical Collaboration
Primary Care Providers Use eConsults to Get Specialist Opinions Quickly BURLINGTON, Vt. – As a primary care physician of more than 25 years, Marie Sandoval, MD, has seen many routine […]
UVM Health Network Adjusts to Improve Access to Care and the Patient Experience While Balancing the Budget
Efforts focus on supporting patients and staff while reducing expenses and creating new revenue sources
UVM Health Network Recognized as a 2023 Frontline Healthcare Worker Champion
Peer recognition initiative of National Fund for Workforce Solutions highlights health care providers dedicated to building equitable, inclusive workplaces through worker-centered workforce development programs.
A Call for Peace, in the Middle East and at Home
A Statement from UVM Health Network President and CEO, Sunny Eappen, MD, MBA As a physician and health care administrator, I am devastated by the violence and loss of life […]
UnitedHealthcare Commercial Contract Non-Renewal
As of March 1, 2024, UnitedHealthcare will no longer cover care at the UVM Health Network as in-network for commercial plans.
UVM Medical Center President Speaks at U.S. House of Representatives Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Hearing Focused on Preparedness for Cyberattacks, Ransomware Washington, D.C. – Dr. Stephen Leffler, MD, President and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Vermont Medical Center, appeared last week on […]
Tom Thompson to Step Away as Porter Medical Center President and COO
Bob Ortmyer to Serve as Interim in Addition to Current Role at Elizabethtown Community Hospital Middlebury, VT – The University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center announced today […]
UVM Health Network Recognized on Forbes’ Annual Best Employers List
Based on Survey of More than 70,000 People in All 50 States Burlington, Vt. – The University of Vermont Health Network has been named one of America’s Best Employers on […]
UVM Medical Center, Porter Medical Center Earn 5-Star CMS Quality Ratings
High quality, lower-than-average cost of care highlighted in rankings Burlington, Vt. – The University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Health Network – Porter Medical Center have earned a 5-star […]
UVM Health Network Outlines Plan to Improve Mental Health Care Access, Reduce Pressure on Inpatient Capacity in Region
Plans Developed in Partnership with Vt. Department of Mental Health Burlington, Vt. – On Wednesday, the University of Vermont Health Network filed a proposal with the Green Mountain Care Board […]
Rural Health Care Crisis Discussed During Live Roundtable As Leaders Look to Future
CEOs Highlighted Unique and Growing Challenges of Rural Northeast, Innovative Solutions, Need for Support Lebanon, NH – University of Vermont Health Network President and CEO Sunny Eappen, MD, MBA, joined Dartmouth […]
University of Vermont Health Network, Dartmouth Health, MaineHealth CEOs to Discuss Rural Health Care Crisis During Live Roundtable May 22
Lebanon, NH – Rural healthcare systems continue to face unique and growing challenges. To highlight and address critical concerns, CEOs from Dartmouth Health, MaineHealth and the University of Vermont Health […]
UVM Health Network celebrates opening of apartment building to support new and existing workers who cannot find housing
Initiative represents continued crucial investments to recruit and retain employees; Nurses, Nutrition Services and Facilities staff among those moving in. Burlington, Vt. – The University of Vermont Health Network today […]
Al Gobeille to step down as UVM Health Network Chief Operating Officer after leadership through pandemic, cyberattack
Network will launch national search for successor Burlington, Vt. – After nearly four years as the Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Officer for the University of Vermont […]
Advisory: UVM Health Network Again Receives High Rating for Price Transparency
Report Analyzed Hospitals, Health Systems Nationwide on How Well They Follow Federal Requirements Burlington, Vt. – A report released in April recognized the University of Vermont Health Network as one of the […]
UVM Health Network Hospitals Update Masking, Visitation Guidelines
New York hospitals continue to require masking in accordance with New York State Department of Health
Our Commitment to the Patients and Communities We Serve
UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunil “Sunny” Eappen, MD, discusses our commitment to the patients and communities we serve. (splash page for redirect)
Men’s Health Cheat Sheet
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UVM Health Network Appoints Lori Boisjoli Network Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Brings 30 Years of Health Care IT Experience, Epic Implementation Work to Role
UVM Health Network Announces Investment in Second Apartment Building to Support Employees Seeking Housing and Child Care
Latest initiative represents continued crucial investments to recruit and retain staff Burlington, Vt. –The University of Vermont Health Network today breaks ground on a second investment in new housing in […]
$150,000 in Funding Available to Support Addison County Health Equity Efforts
Middlebury- UVM Health Network – Porter Medical Center, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health – Middlebury Office of Local Health, was recently awarded with the Vermont Community Health […]
Vermont Community Health Partnership Grant
Addison County Community Health Equity PartnershipCommunity Project Funding to Address Health Inequities In December 2022, the Addison County Community Health Equity Partnership invited proposals from local organizations and individuals in […]
Advisory: UVM Health Network Gets High Rating for Price Transparency
Burlington, Vt. – A report released last week recognized the University of Vermont Health Network as one of the most transparent health systems in the country based on its efforts […]
UVM Health Network Names Sunil Eappen, MD, MBA, as Next Leader
Burlington, Vt. – Following an extensive national search, The University of Vermont Health Network has named Sunil “Sunny” Eappen, MD, MBA, as the health system’s next President and Chief Executive […]
Nine Recent Porter Primary Care Hires Focus on Addressing Community Health Needs
Expanded Services Include Mental Health, Telehealth and Medication Management Middlebury, VT – The University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center has recently hired nine new health care providers […]
UVM Health Network Experts List Steps to Protect Against a COVID Surge This Summer and Fall
Vaccinating Children Now, Getting Tested Early Among Most Important Recommendations
UVM Health Network Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vt., was recognized as high performing for hip fracture.
“As a health care safety net provider for more than 1 million people, including critical services that our patients cannot receive elsewhere in our region, the UVM Health Network supports […]
Porter Board of Trustees Seeks Two New Members
Porter Medical Center is inviting community members to apply for two upcoming openings on its Board of Trustees. The new members will replace outgoing Trustees who will reach the end […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Porter Increases Base Wages & Bonuses
Addison Independent Article By: John Flowers There are a lot of folks here who would like to serve in the health care ministry, but it’s hard for them to do that […]
Middlebury–The Turning Point Center of Addison County has developed and expanded access to peer-based recovery support for individuals dealing with substance use issues by establishing a new virtual waiting room […]
Philips CPAP/BiLevel PAP Recall
On June 14, 2021, Philips issued a voluntary recall for several of its Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), BiLevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiLevel PAP) and Mechanical Ventilator devices. What is Philips […]
‘Like Magic’: Visit to Porter ExpressCare Changes a Life
Randy Bigelow served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy for 24 years, zigzagging across the U.S. and Japan before returning to his roots, right here in Middlebury. […]
Pioneering approach reduces stigma, increases access to mental health treatment Middlebury–Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and substance use disorder are among the most common and disabling health conditions […]
By: John Flowers, Addison Independent 03/11/2021 MIDDLEBURY — There’s never been a better time for some people to enter the health care field if they live in Addison County. Helen […]
Dear Members of our Porter Medical Center Community, Racism is a public health issue. Black communities and other communities of color have higher rates of newborn death, childhood illness, women […]
Year-end membership fund drive builds on $50,000 investment in Porter Medical Center for COVID-19 preparation MIDDLEBURY—The Porter Medical Center Auxiliary has raised $14,000 through a special membership fundraising drive for […]
MIDDLEBURY— Dr. Elizabeth Coogan has joined the staff of Porter Pediatric Primary Care and is now accepting patients in their new office on the campus of Porter Medical Center. Prior […]
The University of Vermont Health Network continues to make steady progress toward recovering systems from the cyberattack. We are very grateful to our staff for their extraordinary work throughout the […]
The University of Vermont Health Network has experienced a significant and ongoing system-wide network issue. The Network is investigating all possible causes, including a malicious cyberattack, and we do not […]
MIDDLEBURY— Tom Thompson, who has been serving as the interim president and chief operating officer of UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center since last February has been selected as the […]
Assuring equity and respect for diversity is necessary in order to improve the health of our community and fulfill our Mission. Keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion front and center in […]
MIDDLEBURY— The Porter Pediatric Primary Care practice will soon be moving from their current location at 1330 Exchange Street to a newly available space on the Porter Medical Center campus. […]
Last week one of our Helen Porter residents received a positive COVID-19 test result. In response, and in keeping with our protocols and state requirements, Helen Porter quickly engaged the […]
MIDDLEBURY— A resident of Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has tested positive for COVID-19. The facility is notifying residents, family members of residents and staff of the case, which […]
For More Information Contact:Ron Hallman, 388-4744 MIDDLEBURY— A recent donation of $50,000 from two long-term supporters of Porter Medical Center has given a boost to an ongoing and vitally important […]
Budget Aims to Get CVMC, Porter, UVM Medical Center on Path to Recovery MONTPELIER – Last Friday, the Vermont-based hospitals of the University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont […]
For More Information Contact:Ron Hallman, 388-4744 MIDDLEBURY—The Porter Medical Center Auxiliary voted on June 18 to donate $50,000 to the UVMHN Porter Medical Center as an unrestricted contribution to assist […]
New Recognition Program: National DAISY Foundation
MIDDLEBURY— The UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center announced this week the establishment of a new recognition program to honor Porter nurses for outstanding patient care in collaboration with the […]
The Vermont Department of Health that an individual in Addison County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Flu: Adults 65+ at Greatest Risk for Serious Complications
Compared with young, healthy adults, older individuals are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu because our immune systems become weaker as we age.
What Is the Flu and What Can Be Done to Prevent It
In this interview with Dr. Kathy Mariani, Medical Director at Family Medicine South Burlington at the UVM Medical Center, learn about what happens when you get the flu and how to reduce your chances of getting it.
Middlebury-The UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center has recently acquired the new Philips Ingenia 1.5 Tesla MRI system, the first digital broadband MR scanner. According to Michelle Aines, Radiology Director at […]
An anonymous donation of more than $1.1 million will be divided between the UVM Health Network-Porter Medical Center and the UVM Foundation as the result of a collaborative proposal to […]
Middlebury—Dr. Diana Barnard, a palliative care physician and long-time member of the Addison County medical community who works at both Porter Medical Center and the UVM Medical Center, has been […]
UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer
MIDDLEBURY—UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center has announced the appointment of Dr. Anna Benvenuto as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Benvenuto will replace Dr. Carrie Wulfman who announced her […]
Porter to Expand Audiology Services in June
MIDDLEBURY—Dr. Melissa L. Clark will join the team at Porter Ear, Nose & Throat in June and will be offering expanded audiology services to patients of all ages, including a […]
Bug bites can be a real pain! While most mosquito, fly, and tick bites cause only mild irritation, they can also cause more serious reactions and, rarely, lead to diseases such as Lyme disease.
The best way to deal with a tick bite….is to not get one in the first place! Here are some tips for preventing tick bites.
Vermont Entrepreneur Sivan Cotel Joins UVM Health Network Board
BURLINGTON, VT – Sivan Cotel of Vergennes, VT has joined the University of Vermont Health Network Board of Trustees. He is Co-Founder and Director of Operations for Stonecutter Spirits in […]
MIDDLEBURY— The annual state-wide conference of the Vermont Chapter of the Association of Women’s Health and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) will be hosted by Porter Medical Center in Middlebury on April […]
Porter plans new cardiac rehabilitation services
MIDDLEBURY — Local residents who have experienced a heart attack, heart failure or heart surgery soon won’t have to travel outside Addison County for medical rehabilitation appointments. Porter Medical Center […]
MIDDLEBURY—UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center President, Dr. Fred Kniffin, has announced that Dr. Elya Vasiliou has accepted a general surgery position with the UVMHN Medical Group-Porter Medical Center and […]
MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center (PMC) on Monday officially launched its search for a new leader to replace Dr. Fred Kniffin, who will be vacating the post next spring to […]
UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Elects New Slate of Board Officers
Middlebury–The UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers at its monthly meeting in September. Elected to the position of board Chairman was […]
UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Announces Plans for Leadership Transition
MIDDLEBURY—UVM Health Network Porter Medical Center Board Chair Maureen McLaughlin has announced that Porter’s President, Dr. Fred Kniffin, will step down from his leadership role next spring. The search for […]
Patient Stories
High School graduate Andi Boe was well on her way to soccer season-high goal and assist totals last fall before suffering a season-ending injury in the fifth game of her senior year.
MyHealth Portal
Our patients are able to access their health information, review test results and pay bills online via the Porter MyHealth Portal.
MIDDLEBURY– After many months of planning, fund-raising, and anticipation, a major renovation project was launched this week at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. This $900,000 project will result in a […]
Major Renovation Project Launched at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing
MIDDLEBURY– After many months of planning, fund-raising, and anticipation, a major renovation project was launched this week at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing. This $900,000 project will result in a […]
Porter Programs Help Residents Quit Tobacco Products
PORTER MEDICAL CENTER in August will launch a new series of classes aimed at weaning Addison County residents off of tobacco products. Porter Tobacco Treatment Specialist Jessica Stocker, right, will […]
MIDDLEBURY– The UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center has recently expanded clinical services and added new providers at its Brandon Primary Care office according to Porter President and CEO Dr. Fred […]
Decision by Green Mountain Care Board Supports High Quality Care BURLINGTON, VT — The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has approved the implementation of a new electronic health record system […]
MIDDLEBURY– The first offering in a six part community health series sponsored by UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center will feature Dr. Ben Rosenberg who will present: “Advances in Knee Replacement […]
MIDDLEBURY — “We’re trying to turn the earth in a different direction.” That’s how Susan Bruce describes what the state is doing with healthcare reform in Vermont. Bruce directs Addison […]
MIDDLEBURY–A two year commitment of $150,000 from the Porter Auxiliary has capped off an impressive two month fund-raising campaign that has attracted more than $320,000 in community donations in support […]
A community-wide town hall meeting will take place on Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Middlebury Regional EMS Conference Center for a six-month progress report and update on […]
MIDDLEBURY–On Friday September 22, the University of Vermont/Porter Medical Center announced a new three-year contract with the union representing the Porter nursing staff that will run through September 30, 2020. […]
The Full Community Is Invited To The Kick-Off Event And Free Community Dinner September 18 MIDDLEBURY – Vermont Council on Rural Development, joined by partners Efficiency Vermont and Green Mountain […]
Helen Porter rehab, ARCH rooms to be upgraded
MIDDLEBURY — Helen Porter Health Care & Rehabilitation Center (HPH&R) will soon undergo around $850,000 in renovations that will make the facility better equipped to serve patients rehabbing from serious […]
Local addiction treatment options expand: Services growing in three area towns
MIDDLEBURY — Addison County will soon see a substantial expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment services for locals who are addicted to narcotic painkillers. That treatment — which includes the prescribing […]
MIDDLEBURY–The new UVM Health Network/Porter Express Care clinic will open in early June, in the Collins Building on the main Porter campus. “This location offers easy access to a variety […]
Burlington(VT) – The University of Vermont Health Network has named Jerald Novak as the network’s chief people officer, effective, May 1. He most recently led Human Resources for Global Assets […]
MIDDLEBURY — Porter Medical Center has begun construction on a new clinic that will serve people requiring immediate medical services, but who do not require the resources of an emergency […]
MIDDLEBURY-Porter Medical Center will hold a special community celebration on May 11 to formally announce and celebrate the recent affiliation with the University of Vermont Health Network. Although the affiliation […]
MIDDLEBURY-The members of Porter Medical Center voted unanimously at the PMC annual meeting on March 15 to approve necessary amendments to the Porter bylaws representing the final step for Porter […]
Porter Staff to Participate with other Vermont Hospitals in Week-Long Disaster Response Training
Middlebury–During the week of November 14th, healthcare professionals from across Vermont, including 12 staff members from Porter Medical Center, will be traveling to a national emergency preparedness training facility in […]
MIDDLEBURY–The Porter Medical Center Board of Directors and the University of Vermont Health Network Board of Trustees voted unanimously on October 5th to sign a non-binding “Letter of Intent” to […]
MIDDLEBURY— Today, Dr. Fred Kniffin shared with Porter Medical Center employees that the PMC Board of Directors has identified the University of Vermont Health Network as their potential partner, should […]
The Porter Medical Center Board of Directors is pleased to welcome four new members who will join the board this summer, two of whom fill vacant board positions prescribed by […]
Middlebury–The federal government released its first overall hospital quality rating last week, similar to the long-standing 5-Star CMS rating used for nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
Community discussions, advisory committees and an online questionnaire designed to receive public feedback Middlebury, Vt. – Porter Medical Center’s Board has launched a community conversation including community forums and an […]
Porter Auxiliary Donates $131,000 to Hospital for State-of-the-Art Patient Monitoring System Upgrade
Dr. Fred Kniffin, Interim CEO of Porter Medical Center, discusses the need for a new patient monitoring system with PMC Auxiliary President, Jan Bark. Last week, the PMC Auxiliary Board […]
The Cancer Patient Support Foundation of Vermont has awarded a grant to Porter Hospital to support nutritional counseling for cancer patients. The $3,700 grant will be available to offset any […]
MIDDLEBURY—The Porter Medical Center Auxiliary Board of Directors has approved a contribution of $131,000 to Porter Hospital in support of a state-of-the-art patient monitoring system upgrade project. The total cost […]
MIDDLEBURY–Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing has achieved it’s first-ever “5- Star Rating” from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest CMS level of rating for […]
The Annual Meeting of Porter Medical Center, Inc. will take place on March 30, 2016, at 7:00 pm in Bicentennial Hall, Room 216. The Meeting Agenda is now available here. […]
By Dr. Fred Kniffin, Interim President and CEO At our recent Porter Medical Center Annual Meeting I announced that I had learned that morning that Porter Internal Medicine would be […]
MIDDLEBURY–Porter Medical Center Interim CEO Dr. Fred Kniffin sent a letter this week to the patients of Porter Internal Medicine formally announcing the plans for closing this practice. “I am […]
By Maureen McLaughlin, Porter Medical Center Board Chair The future of Porter Medical Center has never been brighter. That is a very broad, potentially provocative, statement – especially in light […]
MIDDLEBURY–By early spring, Porter Medical Center will be introducing a new “Porter Access Center” to facilitate faster and better access to care for all Porter patients. “Our Mission is to […]
New Year’s Baby
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Only minutes after welcoming the New Year, the staff at the Porter Hospital Birthing Center welcomed the first baby born in a Vermont hospital. Gary Augustus Brodowski, […]
MIDDLEBURY–Since 1990, Porter Hospital has been providing free screening mammograms to area women who do not qualify for the “Ladies First” program or who have high deductible insurance plans. Thanks […]
MIDDLEBURY–Porter Medical Center is preparing to open a new “Infusion Center”, a clinical space designed to address the medical needs of hundreds of area patients who currently have to travel […]
Montpelier, VT – After completing its review of Vermont’s hospitals’ budget requests for fiscal year 2016, the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) has set the total fiscal year 2016 budget […]
MIDDLEBURY–Dr. Carrie Wulfman, a family practice physician who sees patients at Primary Care – Brandon in Brandon and is also the Medical Director of Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, […]
In an effort to improve quality, enhance efficiency and facilitate greater collaboration within our organization, the two Nutrition Services Departments at Porter Hospital and at Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing […]
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In recognition of Jim Daily’s thirty-one years of service and commitment to Porter Medical Center, the PMC Board of Directors announced last week the re-dedication of the hospital’s “North Wing” […]
Porter hospital now offers The C.A.R.E channel for patients and family. It is a soothing addition to the TV channels currently offered. More Information.
Middlebury–Porter Medical Center Board Chair, Bill Townsend, announced today that Lynn Boggs, MBA, MSN, RN, will be Porter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding James L. Daily who will […]
Middlebury– As part of the Vermont Regional Perinatal Health Project, representatives of the Porter Hospital Birthing Center recently reviewed the 2014 Perinatal Statistics for Vermont Community Hospitals at a May […]
MIDDLEBURY–As of March 30th, Podiatry became the newest area medical practice to join the Porter Hospital network of practices according to PMC spokesperson Ron Hallman. “We are excited to welcome […]
MIDDLEBURY–The 2015 Annual Meeting of Porter Medical Center will be held on Monday evening, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the McCardell Bicentennial Hall (Room 216) on the campus of […]
NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home™ standards emphasize enhanced care through patient-clinician partnership WASHINGTON, DC—The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recently announced that Primary Care – Middlebury, Primary Care – […]
Second long term care facility in the state to participate in a network managed by Vermont Information Technology Leaders BURLINGTON, VT – Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) today announced […]
MIDDLEBURY–Building upon a collaboration which has already resulted in the creation of three “home-like” end-of-life rooms for area residents, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing (HPHRC) and Addison Respite Care Home […]
During their trip to the AHCA conference in Chicago, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing has also recognized as one of the 2009 recipients of the Step I National Quality Award […]
MIDDLEBURY–Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing has received a grant of $23,700 from the State of Vermont in support of its efforts to pursue a new “transformational project” to define, implement […]
