Special Announcements Porter Offers New Non-Invasive Procedure for Patients with Acid Reflux Disease. More... Porter Hospital Adjusts Visiting Policy to Birthing Center during flu season With the flu season upon, Porter Hospital has made some changes in the visiting policies on the Birthing Center, according to Kathy Hoxsie, Nurse Manager of the Unit. “The number of visitors allowed to visit mom and baby will be limited to two, and it will be helpful if these visitors remained the same throughout the stay” Hoxsie said. More... Helen Porter has received a 2009 Step 1 National Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association. The award was presented at AHCA's 60th Annual Convention and Exposition held in Chicago and recognizes Helen Porter's clear vision, mission and key challenges that are embodied in the award criteria.

Porter Medical Center is a non-profit health care system located in Middlebury, Vermont. Porter Medical Center and its subsidiary corporations are organized for the primary purpose of providing medical and long-term care services for residents of a broad service area encompassing Addison County, northern Rutland County, northeastern New York State, students and staff of Middlebury College and visitors to the area.

Our caring and professional staff provide 24-hour emergency services and comprehensive medical care.

Improving the Health Status of our Communities, Porter Medical Center:

• Is a charter member of the Vermont Child Care Counts Honor Roll  
• Has been recognized annually by the Child Care Fund of Vermont for policies which support our employees in securing appropriate child care services  
• Supports the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure  
• Has been awarded annual grants from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for innovative programs supporting mammography services for area women  
• Provides annual financial support, rent free clinic space and vouchers for no-cost ancillary services to our local "Open Door Clinic".

Porter Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Services (PROS) Working in collaboration and/or under the direction of our two area orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Rosenberg and Dr. Benz, Porter Hospital offers a coordinated approach to rehabilitation services. This multidisciplinary approach includes the physicians at Champlain Valley Orthopedics and other area physicians, Addison County Home Health and Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, as well as nurses and therapists at Porter Hospital. More...

Birthing Center and Sugical Care Units Both are par of the New North Project Opened in 2007. The Birthing Center offers cosy rooms welcoming new arrivals daily. More...
The Surgical Care unit offers state of the art technology. More...

Tapestry Midwifery Located in Vergennes, Tapestry Midwifery serves all women's health care needs—from birth control advice, to pregnancy care, to menopause management. We offer a holistic approach in partnership with your needs.  All births are scheduled at the Porter Birthing Center. More...

Cardiac Wellness Program
Our Cardiac Wellness Program is based on the program developed by Herbert Benson, MD and Aggie Casey, RN at Harvard Medical School. It is a 13 week program that helps participants make heart healthy lifestyle changes that last. Prior to beginning the program, each participant has a consultation with our Cardiologist. A exercise test is performed, and an individual treatment plan is created. A goal setting session will introduce you to all the aspects of the program, including exercise, stress management, and nutrition. More...

Porter Offers New Non-Invasive Procedure for Patients with Acid Reflux Disease.

Dr. Carl Petri, a general surgeon at Porter Hospital, is now offering a new, less invasive surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using a recently acquired surgical device and innovative technique that does not require an incision. More...

Embracing Change to Improve Performance: Implementation of an Electronic Health Record System at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

A two-year journey, led by a multi-disciplinary team of clinical, technical and administrative staff, resulted in the successful implementation of a comprehensive new Electronic Health Record system at the Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, Vermont. More....

Porter Hospital Adjusts Visiting Policy to Birthing Center during flu season

MIDDLEBURY--With the flu season upon, Porter Hospital has made some changes in the visiting policies on the Birthing Center, according to Kathy Hoxsie, Nurse Manager of the Unit.  “The number of visitors allowed to visit mom and baby will be limited to two, and it will be helpful if these visitors remained the same throughout the stay” Hoxsie said. More...

Porter Hospital to Establish new “Partners in Palliative and Home Care” Practice

On September 1, Porter Hospital will establish a new medical practice in Middlebury, staffed by Dr. Diana Barnard and Dr. Will Porter, that will focus exclusively on providing palliative care services for dying patients in their homes or, if necessary, in the hospital or nursing home. More...

Porter Expands Local Cardiology Services with New Provider and Facilities

The Porter Hospital Cardiology practice will be significantly expanded both in terms of clinical hours and specific outpatient services with the arrival of Dr. Sanjay Bose in September.  More...

Expectant Parents Classes: Cover pregnancy, labor, birth, breathing/relaxation skills, care of the newborn, and family changes. 6 weeks  or condensed weekend classes. Refresher classes and PreNatal Exercise Classes. More info...

Basic Diabetes Education Program This 3-hour class is offered twice a month for people with newly diagnosed diabetes and their family or people who need to brush up on their diabetes management. 388-4723

Diabetes Support Groups American Heart Association CPR courses and basic First Aid taught by certified instructors. May be geared to specific requirements. 388-4723

Smoking Cessation Class If you are ready to quit smoking or quit using spit tobacco or other tobacco products, Porter Hospital invites you to join a series of classes modeled after the American Cancer Society's Freshstart Program. This program uses group structure and interaction to encourage and support positive change, addresses the behaviors, thoughts and feelings of smokers, and presents an active and practical approach to becoming and staying smoke free. Class content creates an awareness of tobacco use as a chemical addiction, a habit and psychological dependency, and includes information on the stages of change theory, weight control and stress management.

More Information or call 388-8860