Langworthy Speaks with UPMC Chautauqua Officials, Tours Hospital

For the first time since he was first elected to Congress, Nick Langworthy visited the hospital in which he was born. On Wednesday, Langworthy made a visit to UPMC Chautauqua and spoke with officials at the Jamestown hospital, then toured the facility's newly expanded Emergency and Maternity departments. Langworthy says the facility -- formerly known as WCA Hospital -- was one of the local, rural hospitals in his district that face unique challenges...

Nick Langworthy: challenges facing UPMC Chautauqua

Langworthy also spoke about the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation legislation that he helped to craft and pass. UPMC Chautauqua President and CEO Tracy Gates was pleased to have that conversation...

Tracy Gates: grateful for that conversation

Unlike many other hospitals in the region that are looking at possible downsizing or closing, Gates says UPMC Chautauqua is "here for the long haul."

Photo by Congressman Nick Langworthy's Office