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
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 if they’re making less than $15 an hour. Now, maybe we can be a viable option for them. Porter Medical Center President Tom Thomson MIDDLEBURY […]
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 and on call support that is available 24-hours a day/7-days a week. Recovery coaches meet people where they are on their journey to recovery and […]
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 doing in response? The UVM Health Network is working with Philips to make sure our patients receive timely and accurate information. Based upon what we know […]
