Rep. Martin Causer condemns UPMC's plan to end childbirth services at a Pennsylvania hospital, citing risks to maternal health.
Rep. Martin Causer criticized UPMC's plan to end childbirth services at UPMC Cole in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, in April, citing the lack of understanding of local needs and the risks to maternal health. The nearest hospital with childbirth services would be over 45 minutes away in New York. The decision comes amid concerns about rural maternal health and follows a shortage of obstetric doctors. UPMC aims to centralize services at UPMC Wellsboro to address workforce challenges, while continuing outpatient women's care in Coudersport.
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