# Brattleboro Birth Center’s Last Stand | Montpelier News

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Published: 2026-09-07T22:37:33+00:00
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## Resource

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s birthing center faces closure by year’s end due to financial losses—less than one birth per day despite 24/7 staffing. To keep it open, the hospital is pursuing a risky federal Critical Access Hospital designation that could cover costs via Medicare/Medicaid, though it doesn’t meet all requirements. Nurses support the move for financial stability, while advocates warn it’s not a full fix and urge state intervention. With a potential year-long approval process, the December 31 deadline looms as the hospital scrambles for other solutions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ffa43af8e80cb066

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