WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $2.5 million loan for Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for improvements to the facility.
“I applaud the USDA for helping Pennsylvania’s strong rural communities maintain their high quality of life,” said Senator Casey. “These funds will help Charles Cole Memorial Hospital make improvements to better serve the Coudersport region.”
Funds will be used to expand and renovate the hospital’s emergency department and improve the HVAC system. The renovations will add private ER rooms, update the facility and provide consistent heating and air conditioning.
The funds are available through the USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program, which supports projects to improve quality of life by ensuring rural communities can create jobs, attract businesses and provide necessary services to their residents.
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