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Brown University Health reports that they are keeping the Birthing Center Open! 

The Challenges are not over! 

The Time to Act is Now!

There is more to do! 

Brown Health reported on April 3 that they are keeping the Birthing Center open.  They need 5 million dollars to do that. The next steps are critical.  

Lobby Day for the Birthing Center is April 9 at the State House. It is still happening. Room 135 at 3:00 pm.

We need your testimony on the bills being heard on April 9 - RI House Health Committee, 5:00 pm, Room 101.

There are still unanswered questions about the future of the birthing Center. Where will the money come from?  Is this a long-term decision?  How can the community be involved in the future decisions about the birthing center?

That’s why we still need your testimony on the bills being heard in the House Health Committee on April 9. You can send in written testimony or testify in person. Or you can simply show up in support! We need to show our commitment and strength at this time.

Three House Bills sponsored by Representative Lauren Carson concerning the Newport Hospital Birthing Center are up for a hearing in the RI House Health Committee on April 9 at 5:00 pm at the Rhode Island State House in Room 101. If you are planning to testify in person, plan to arrive by 4:30. Be sure to account for rush-hour traffic, park in the north garage at the Providence Place mall, and walk over (5 minutes).

Now is the moment to speak up and send written testimony to the Health Committee!

H8203 This resolution would condition the distribution of any state funds to Brown University Health on the continued operation of a birthing center in the city of Newport.

H7272 This act would prohibit the closure or significant reduction of services of a birthing center without notice, application, financial disclosure, public hearing, and approval by the Department of Health.

H7626 This act would establish the Rhode Island Maternal Health Improvement and Equity Act of 2026, to establish permanent statewide support for maternal health and to implement the maternal health strategic plan, improving maternal health care and access.

You can send written testimony between April 4 and April 9 to: HouseHealthandHumanServices@rilegislature.gov

See tips for written testimony on our website. ttps://sites.google.com/view/birthingcentercoalition/home