Central Vermont Medical Center
History
A Storied History
Founded in 1963, Central Vermont Medical Center has a rich history rooted in the early health care efforts of Montpelier and Barre, Vermont. Since then, the hospital has become the central hub for a comprehensive range of health care services, tending to the medical needs the entire Central Vermont region.
Early Beginnings (1895 - 1907)
- 1895: Heaton Hospital founded by Homer W. Heaton in Montpelier, Vermont.
- 1907: Barre City Hospital established in 1907 by Frank E. Langley and community leaders in Barre, Vermont.
Merger and Formation (1960s)
- By the 1960s, the number of physicians in Washington County had significantly decreased, prompting discussions about hospital merger to preserve and expand medical care.
- 1961: Vermont State Health Commission recommends the merger of Heaton Hospital and Barre City Hospital to eliminate service duplication and enhance services. Mayo Memorial Hospital, a small 29-bed hospital located 15 miles south, joins merger discussions.
- 1963: Central Vermont Medical Center incorporated, combining the resources of Heaton Hospital, Barre City Hospital and Mayo Memorial Hospital.
- 1968: Central Vermont Medical Center opens its doors on a 70-acre site in Berlin, Vermont, with a 175-bed facility.
Development and Expansion (1993 - 2011)
- 1993: Central Vermont Medical Center opens Woodridge Rehabilitation to provide long-term care.
- 2005-2007: Major modernization and expansion, including new operating rooms and birthing center.
- 2008-2009: Construction and opening of the National Life Cancer Treatment Center.
- 2010-2011: Renovations of the emergency department and opening of the Aquatic Wellness Center, featuring the only therapeutic temperature pool in central Vermont.
