Porter Medical Center Explained

Porter Medical Center
Location:115 Porter Drive
Region:Middlebury
State:Vermont
Country:US
Funding:Non-profit
Type:Critical access hospital
Network:University of Vermont Health Network
Beds:45
Founded:1925

Porter Medical Center, also known as Porter Hospital, is a 45-bed critical access hospital located in Middlebury, Vermont.[1] Founded by banker William Henry Porter to serve as a dual community hospital and infirmary to nearby Middlebury College, the hospital was dedicated on June 15, 1925.[2] [3] In April 2017, the independent hospital joined the University of Vermont Health Network in an attempt to stabilize Porter's financial situation.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hospital Directory. 2017-07-31. Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living - Division of Licensing and Protection. 2019-05-24.
  2. Web site: A Capsule History of Porter Hospital & Helen Porter. Albers. Jan. 2007-08-02. Addison Independent. 2010-08-27.
  3. http://www.leg.state.vt.us/healthcare/VERMONTHEALTHDATABASE6.pdf HEALTH CARE IN VERMONT DATABASE AND TIMELINE
  4. Web site: Porter Medical Center to join UVM Health Network. 2017-03-17. Burlington Free Press. en. 2019-05-24.