Brattleboro Hospital Cuts Maternity Care | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is shutting down its maternity ward amid crushing financial losses — a move that’s sparked outrage and protests in a community still reeling from a broken promise. After losing nearly $4 million last year and facing even steeper losses ahead, the hospital plans a six-to-nine-month phase-out while seeking alternatives. This decision echoes the closure at Copley Hospital, prompting the state to overhaul its approval process — now requiring public input before finalizing the shutdown. With the closest birthing centers hundreds of miles away and staffing shortages…