Protestors worried for fallout from UPMC Cole maternity closure

Protestors worried for fallout from UPMC Cole maternity closure

COUDERSPORT, Pa. (WTAJ) — Protestors gathered outside of UPMC Cole Wednesday, expressing their concerns over what this closure could mean for the safety of moms and their babies. UPMC Cole is the last birthing hospital in a seven county stretch, but in April, will close the doors to its maternity unit too. After that, there will be no birthing hospitals in the region, meaning families in North Central Pennsylvania will have to drive at least 40 …