UVM Health - Porter Medical Center

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center University of Vermont Health - Porter Medical Center is a non-profit hospital in Middlebury, Vermont.

We’re pleased to welcome Taylor Morley to the Porter Medical Center Board of Trustees. As executive director of Counseli...
05/27/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Taylor Morley to the Porter Medical Center Board of Trustees.

As executive director of Counseling Service of Addison County, Inc., Taylor brings deep experience in community behavioral health and a strong commitment to accessible, person-centered care.

Please join us in welcoming Taylor to the Porter community!

Learn more about Porter’s Board of Trustees. Link in the comments.

Many Porter offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. • ExpressCare in M...
05/25/2026

Many Porter offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

• ExpressCare in Middlebury: Open 9 am–3 pm

• Outpatient Lab (blood draws and other testing): Closed

For urgent issues that can’t wait, on-call providers are available by phone for most clinics, and the Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for emergency medical care.

View all holiday hours - link in the comments

Every second counts after a stroke - but the warning signs aren’t always obvious. A stroke survivor and her husband shar...
05/25/2026

Every second counts after a stroke - but the warning signs aren’t always obvious.

A stroke survivor and her husband share how subtle symptoms nearly went unnoticed, and how quick action changed everything.

Hear from stroke specialists about recognizing the signs of stroke, why rapid treatment matters and how coordinated care is improving outcomes across our region.

🎧 Listen to the podcast
~ Link in the comments ~

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer new—and the conversation around them has changed. There are new ...
05/21/2026

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer new—and the conversation around them has changed.

There are new options, including a pill. At the same time, insurance coverage has changed, making it harder for some patients to access these medications.

While they can be effective, they’re not a quick fix.

“This is a magic pill, and you also have to do the work.”

Link in comments to learn more.

🦵 My Knee Hurts… Is it Arthritis? A lot of people assume knee pain automatically means arthritis – but that’s not true. ...
05/19/2026

🦵 My Knee Hurts… Is it Arthritis?

A lot of people assume knee pain automatically means arthritis – but that’s not true.

💬 “Not all knee pain is arthritis,” says Sarah Gardner, PT, DPT, a physical therapist at UVM Health – Elizabethtown Community Hospital. “Knee pain can come from overuse, muscle weakness, old injuries or doing too much too fast.”

So how do you tell the difference between everyday knee pain and arthritis?
And when should knee pain be checked out instead of “waited out”?

In our latest Q&A, Gardner breaks down:
✅ Early warning signs of knee arthritis
✅ Why stairs and chairs suddenly feel harder
✅ What really helps — and what doesn’t
✅ How physical therapy can ease pain and keep you moving

✨ Your knees can still have a lot of life left in them – learn how to protect them by clicking on the link in the comments.

🌼💚 DAISY Nurse Leader Recognition 💚🌼Please join us in congratulating Maria Rotax, RN, and Heidi Stearns, RN on the DAISY...
05/18/2026

🌼💚 DAISY Nurse Leader Recognition 💚🌼

Please join us in congratulating Maria Rotax, RN, and Heidi Stearns, RN on the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders at Porter.

💬 Together, Maria and Heidi have helped build a Medical-Surgical unit culture grounded in trust, teamwork and compassion. Their leadership is felt every day through the support they provide staff, the encouragement they offer new nurses, and the care they take in creating an environment where team members feel heard and valued.

💬 From supporting shared governance and professional growth to working alongside their teams during challenging moments, Maria and Heidi lead with consistency, presence and respect for the people around them.

Their dedication helps create a stronger experience for both patients and staff - and reflects the kind of leadership that makes a difference across our organization.

Congratulations, Maria and Heidi, on this well-deserved recognition!

Inflammatory bowel disease is unpredictable, often invisible and lifelong. For people living with IBD, symptoms can affe...
05/17/2026

Inflammatory bowel disease is unpredictable, often invisible and lifelong.

For people living with IBD, symptoms can affect nearly every part of daily life - from work and relationships to stress, nutrition and mental health.

Hear from a Crohn’s disease patient and the care team at the Crohn’s & Colitis Center at UVM Medical Center in the latest episode of Living Healthy Together.

🎧 Listen to the podcast
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💙 Celebrating Health Care Week at Porter 💙 Food trucks. Ice cream rounds. Sweet treats. Plant starters. This week gave P...
05/15/2026

💙 Celebrating Health Care Week at Porter 💙

Food trucks. Ice cream rounds. Sweet treats. Plant starters.

This week gave Porter staff a chance to connect and celebrate the incredible work happening across our teams every day.

A special thank you to the Patricia A Hannaford Career Center (PAHCC) with Katelyn Forbes, McKenzie Forbes and Hailey Chase for growing the plant starters shared during our Pick a Plant & Ask a Gardener event.

And thank you to Megan Brakeley from The Knoll at Middlebury College and Jay Leshinsky for sharing their gardening expertise with staff.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the week special - and to the caregivers and teams who make a difference every day.

Alcohol use disorder is more common, and more treatable, than many people realize. Alcohol is deeply ingrained in our cu...
05/13/2026

Alcohol use disorder is more common, and more treatable, than many people realize. Alcohol is deeply ingrained in our culture, but its health impacts are serious. Local clinicians and recovery leaders share how screening, medications and peer support are changing the way we treat alcohol use disorder – and support those seeking information about the impacts of their own relationships with alcohol.

Learn more by clicking the link in the comments.

🌼💚 DAISY Award Celebration 💚🌼Please join us in congratulating Katrina Cobb for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordina...
05/13/2026

🌼💚 DAISY Award Celebration 💚🌼

Please join us in congratulating Katrina Cobb for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during Porter Medical Center’s Nurses Week celebration!

Nominated SIX TIMES, Katrina was recognized for her extraordinary compassion, advocacy and presence during palliative care.

💬 “She treated my uncle with dignity, respect and kindness in his final days, ensuring he was as comfortable as possible every step of the way. When family members were not able to be there, she sat with him - making sure he never felt alone.”

💬 “I have never witnessed such kindness and compassion in a hospital before.”

💬 “She soothed his anxiety, made him comfortable, and helped us get through this very sad time.”

💬 “Her compassion and care for his dignity brought great comfort in his final days.”

Katrina’s impact extends beyond clinical care. She supports families, advocates for her patients and uplifts her teammates - ensuring every patient is treated with humanity, dignity and compassion.

Thank you, Katrina, for the compassion, dignity and comfort you bring to patients and families during life’s most difficult moments.

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