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.

Checking off your back-to-school to-do list? The School Health Summary Report in MyChart makes it easy to access and pri...
09/08/2026

Checking off your back-to-school to-do list?

The School Health Summary Report in MyChart makes it easy to access and print the health information schools often require, including immunizations, medications, allergies, and more, all in one convenient report.

To access the report, log in to MyChart and navigate to the Sharing Hub. Under "Who do you want to share your health information with?", select "Anyone Else," then choose the School Health Summary Report to view, download or print. You can also access the report using the direct link available at the bottom of the Sharing Hub page.

09/06/2026

Late August gardens are bursting with flavor, making it the perfect time to turn fresh herbs into a simple, versatile pesto. Our culinary medicine team created these recipes using seasonal ingredients, heart-healthy fats and nutrient-rich nuts and seeds.

Toss the pesto with ripe tomatoes and whole-grain pasta, spread it on pizza or spoon it over bruschetta for a fresh taste of summer.

Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves, picked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/3 cup pine nuts 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
To taste: salt, pepper, lemon juice

Instructions
1. In a food processor, add all solid ingredients and pulse.
2. Turn the processor on and slowly drizzle in oil until it is as loose as you like.
3. Taste and season with salt, pepper and lemon.
4. Use immediately or freeze.

See the link in our comments for more variations!

Many Porter offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. • ExpressCare in...
09/06/2026

Many Porter offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.

• ExpressCare in Middlebury: Reduced Hours | 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

E-bikes are everywhere. Safety hasn’t caught up. Pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Bell and injury prevention specialist Stephani...
09/04/2026

E-bikes are everywhere. Safety hasn’t caught up.

Pediatrician Dr. Rebecca Bell and injury prevention specialist Stephanie Busch share what parents and riders need to know to stay safer on e-bikes.

🎧 Listen to the podcast
~ Link in the comments ~

On this episode of Living Healthy Together, you’ll hear how e-bikes differ from regular bikes, why injuries are rising, and what to know about helmets, rider readiness and battery safety.

Pediatric Primary Care turned a staff meeting into Pie Day this week. Homemade pies were the only agenda item.A small mo...
09/03/2026

Pediatric Primary Care turned a staff meeting into Pie Day this week. Homemade pies were the only agenda item.

A small moment of joy, and a reminder of the spirit that brings teams together.

If you had to pick one pie for a staff meeting, what would it be?

We’re excited to announce that Eli Clare will deliver the closing keynote at the 5th annual Health Equity Summit. A dis...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Eli Clare will deliver the closing keynote at the 5th annual Health Equity Summit.

A disability activist, author and social justice educator, Eli will lead an interactive session on how ableism shows up in health care and the harms it creates. The keynote will also explore practical anti-ableist actions providers, advocates and allies can take to begin dismantling those harms.

Join us September 24–25 in Burlington or virtually.

Register today. Link in the comments.

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Presented by UVM Health, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Could you have diabetes and not know it? Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Blurry vision. Some signs are easy to mis...
09/01/2026

Could you have diabetes and not know it?

Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Blurry vision. Some signs are easy to miss—or dismiss.

“You can ignore it for a period of time and not have terrible consequences. Then, all of a sudden, the consequences start to show up.”-Kate Shaper, DNP at University of Vermont Health-UVM Medical Center.

Learn more by clicking the link in our comments.

What happens when your body’s built-in cooling system can’t keep up? Emergency medicine physician Dr. Robert Inglis expl...
08/30/2026

What happens when your body’s built-in cooling system can’t keep up?

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Robert Inglis explains how heat affects your heart, kidneys and other vital organs — and why humidity, medications and age can raise your risk. You’ll learn the warning signs of heat-related illness and practical steps to help keep your family safer as summers get hotter.

Listen to Living Healthy Together.

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“There are a lot of people who, after their surgery, say ‘I have never seen this well in my entire life,’” says Jeffrey ...
08/28/2026

“There are a lot of people who, after their surgery, say ‘I have never seen this well in my entire life,’” says Jeffrey D. Young, MD, an ophthalmologist with University of Vermont Health. He says he hears reactions like this frequently from patients after cataract surgery.

Dr. Young says it’s easy in the beginning to mistake the signs of cataracts for regular aging. To learn the difference, visit the link in the comments.

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