BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) made the following statement regarding LECOM Health’s planned acquisition of the Bradford hospital building and The Pavilion nursing facility:

“This is fantastic news for Bradford and our entire region. I’m glad to see this positive outcome from our negotiations, and I’m confident it will lead to enhanced access to health care services here. This critical first step enables our community to work with a Pennsylvania health care system as a partner to strengthen services in the region.

“I want to stress that we still have hurdles ahead. Our focus now is finding a solution to keep the emergency department open. It’s imperative for our community to continue having quick access to lifesaving emergency care.

“I want to welcome LECOM Health to our community. I look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with LECOM officials, community leaders, our dedicated health care professionals and fellow elected officials to strengthen access to the health care services our citizens need and deserve.”