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.

50 years in Porter’s Emergency Department!After 52 years at Porter, Barbara “Barb” Wagner is retiring today. Recently ...
06/01/2026

50 years in Porter’s Emergency Department!

After 52 years at Porter, Barbara “Barb” Wagner is retiring today.

Recently recognized with a DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award, Barb has spent decades caring for generations of patients while helping teach, mentor and inspire caregivers across Addison County.

Known for her compassion, steady presence and dedication to others, Barb’s impact can be felt far beyond the walls of the Emergency Department and throughout the community she has served for more than five decades.

She also helped found Townline First Response Squad, increasing access to emergency care in rural communities.

Please join us in thanking Barb for 52 remarkable years of compassion, service and care.

Thank you, Barb! 💙

Hospice care is often misunderstood, feared or delayed - and the cost of waiting can be measured in missed moments. In t...
05/31/2026

Hospice care is often misunderstood, feared or delayed - and the cost of waiting can be measured in missed moments.

In this episode of Living Healthy Together, patients, caregivers and hospice professionals share deeply personal stories about end-of-life care, grief, comfort and connection.

🎧 Listen to the podcast
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Breast reconstruction doesn’t always feel complete when surgery is over. For many patients, the absence of the nipple-ar...
05/28/2026

Breast reconstruction doesn’t always feel complete when surgery is over. For many patients, the absence of the nipple-areola complex is a lasting reminder of what they’ve been through.

At University of Vermont Health, 3D nipple-areola tattooing offers a way to restore both appearance and confidence—often as one of the final steps in recovery.

Performed in a clinical setting, this specialized procedure is tailored to each patient’s body, helping create a natural, realistic result.

“Patients tell me they just want to feel ‘normal’ again,” says Jenn Ashline, PA-C.

Click the link in the comments to read the full story.

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.

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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!

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