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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital faces imminent closure of its beloved birthing center—delivering over 200 babies annually—due to crushing financial losses from low reimbursement rates. For locals like Annie Kaufmann and Kelsey Malloy, it’s more than a facility; it’s a trusted, community-rooted lifeline. Nurses and advocates are rallying, warning that losing obstetrics could spell the end for the hospital itself. Staff are working with state officials, pleading for financial aid as they urge the community to act fast—because the next six to nine months could decide whether this vital service survives or vanishes, leaving families to travel farther for care.

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