University of Vermont Health – Porter Medical Center has named Taylor Morley to its Board of Trustees. Morley brings extensive experience in health care leadership, system transformation and community-based behavioral health to the hospital’s 13-member, volunteer board.
“Taylor’s strong record of leadership in health care and experience serving communities throughout Porter’s primary service area will be a tremendous asset to our board,” said Board Chair Kim Farnham. “She understands the challenges facing behavioral health and community-based care, and brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach that directly supports Porter’s core mission of caring for communities and improving the health and wellness of people throughout Addison County.”
Morely currently serves as executive director of Counseling Services of Addison County (CSAC), where she provides strategic leadership for a comprehensive continuum of mental health, substance use, youth and family, developmental and crisis services that reach nearly 2,000 individuals each year. She previously served as chief operating officer and general counsel for Victory Programs, Inc. in Boston, MA.
“Taylor’s reputation for collaborative leadership and innovative problem-solving, and her deep commitment to community partnerships directly supports Porter’s ongoing work keeping high-quality, patient-centered care close to home,” said Bob Ortmyer, president and chief operating officer of Porter Medical Center.
“I am honored to join the Porter Medical Center Board of Trustees,” said Morley. “As someone who has spent my career working at the intersection of health care, behavioral health and community services, I value the role Porter plays in supporting the health and well-being of Addison County through accessible, affordable and community-centered care. I look forward to sharing my insight and experience as we continue to respond to the changing needs of patients and communities.”
Visit the hospital’s website for more information on Porter Medical Center’s Board of Trustees.
About Porter Medical Center
University of Vermont Health – Porter Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital and 98-bed long-term care facility that has been the trusted health care provider for more than 32,000 residents of Addison County and beyond for more than a century. We deliver a wide range of care with a strong focus on accessibility, coordination and community connection. As part of a rural academic health system, we lead regional collaboration by working closely with our UVM Health partners to expand access and improve outcomes. This cross-border partnership enhances clinical efficiency, streamlines referrals and ensures patients benefit from shared expertise and resources. Together, we’re committed to lifesaving and post discharge care at every stage of life — building a health system our communities can trust, now and into the future.
About University of Vermont Health
University of Vermont Health is a rural academic health system with more than 100 years of service to small towns and cities across Vermont and northern New York. We are deeply committed to reimagining rural health in ways that will benefit our communities for generations to come and keep exceptional care close to home. Our system includes an academic medical center, two community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a children’s hospital, a cancer center, a multispecialty medical group, 154 outpatient sites and care beyond the hospital through home health, hospice care, four skilled nursing facilities and other support services. Our care is informed by an essential partnership with University of Vermont’s The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Together, as a health system serving a rural area, we are tackling health care’s biggest challenges — supporting the communities we serve and investing in our employees by addressing housing affordability, quality childcare and professional development needs. To learn more, visit us at www.uvmhealth.org
University of Vermont Health – Porter Medical Center
115 Porter Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753
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