Porter to host grief support groups

A support group for people dealing with grief will be hosted by the Porter Medical Center and the Palliative Care Department for seven weeks in January and February.

Porter physicians join leadership group

Two physicians from Porter Medical Center were among the healthcare professionals named this week to the Vermont Medical Society Education & Research Foundation’s 2023 cohort of the Physician Executive Leadership Institute Foundational Course.   

Ideas sought to boost health care access

Wanted: Ideas on how to give marginalized groups — such as migrant farm workers — better access to health care services in Addison County.

Porter Hospital to host storytelling event Oct. 29

End of Life Services at Porter Hospital will host the Moth-like storytelling event “Stories from the Heart” on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Letter to the editor: Porter lacks a dialysis center

I am writing this as a plea for myself and many other dialysis patients in the surrounding area.

Letter to the editor: Leading-edge medical technology a county perk

Last winter, I was diagnosed here in Middlebury by Dr. Ben Rosenberg to need a full knee replacement for my right knee.

Porter battles inflation, major staffing problems

Porter Medical Center has embarked on a major effort to reduce its expenses in light of declining reimbursement for health care services, spiraling inflation and a workforce shortage that’s forcing the county’s hospital to fill some posts with traveling n … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Porter loses another longtime, cherished employee

What has happened to so many fine doctors, nurses, HR directors, PR development advocates at our community hospital, Porter Medical Center? 

Letter to the editor: We’re fortunate to have Porter Hospital

I had to go into Porter Hospital this morning for what we call, I believe, a routine procedure — if I say that I had spent the previous day chugging Miralax to prepare, an inquiring reader might be able to figure out the details.

Porter hires new leader for end-of-life care

The mission and volunteers of End of Life Services, a non-profit hospice care agency in Addison County, will be integrated into Porter Medical center.

Letter to the editor: Ron Hallman much more than Porter spokesman

Editor’s note: The Letters Forum in the Independent is a place for correspondents to exchange information and opinions on issues of public policy and matters of broad public interest. As such, we don’t generally publish letters from a person extolling the … (read more)

Ron Hallman steps down from Porter Medical Center

MIDDLEBURY — After 32 years of service as the chief spokesperson and communications leader for Porter Medical Center, Ron Hallman stepped down from his role as Vice President for Communications and Engagement on Sept. 2.Through his hard work understanding … (read more)

Porter increases base wages

MIDDLEBURY — Beginning later this month, all Porter Medical Center employees will be making at least $15 an hour. This new minimum base wage, to take effect July 12, is part of a major effort by one of the county’s largest employers to boost its wages to … (read more)

Porter Hospital seeks ongoing support

MIDDLEBURY — Through the years, lifelong Middlebury residents Ben and Lois Foster developed a deep appreciation for Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing. While he was alive, Ben showed his gratitude through service on the Porter Medical Center (PMC) boar … (read more)

Porter Medical Center patients allowed visitors – if they are vaccinated

MIDDLEBURY — After keeping most visitors from the hospital and nursing home for a year to guard against the spread of the coronavirus, Porter Hospital and Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing today are easing some visitor restrictions. It is part of a lo … (read more)

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