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Birth Center at Risk in Brattleboro | Montpelier News
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on the brink, facing potential shutdown of its vital birth center unless it gets a $3-4 million state bailout over three years—something Governor Phil Scott has flatly refused, calling the request surprising. Community outcry is mounting, with parents and doctors warning that losing this local maternity service could devastate families and drive people away. Critics slam the governor’s stance, pointing to Oregon’s model and arguing that Vermont’s rural hospitals, including this one, deliver safe, high-quality care—far better than the federal standards being…
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