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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is shutting down its birthing center, and Governor Phil Scott’s administration stands by its decision not to provide additional funding, despite having already invested a million dollars—conditioned on a sustainability plan. The state cites staffing shortages, declining birth rates, and soaring healthcare costs as key reasons, noting the hospital ultimately chose closure. A state study claims the change won’t significantly increase travel time to birthing services, with no one needing to drive more than an hour. While the move stings local expectant parents, officials say they collaborated with the hospital to find solutions, emphasizing that funding was tied to a clear path forward.

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