Public hearing on Burdett Birth Center’s proposed closure
Attorney General James held a public hearing on September 18, 2023, about the proposed closing of the Burdett Birth Center. She requested written comments from communities of interest, including the public, Burdett employees, patients, and neighbors.
The comment period is now closed.
St. Peter's Health Partners, part of the Trinity Health Care system, had proposed closing Burdett. The facility, which delivered more than 800 babies in 2022, is the only labor-and-delivery facility in Rensselaer County.
Attorney General James is examining how the closure will affect the community, whether any similar services are available, and how this closure aligns with St. Peter’s mission to serve the poor and vulnerable.