RCH CEO says passage of Big Beautiful Bill will likely lead to notable loss of federal funds for hospital

Wednesday, July 9 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News recently sat down with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson to discuss the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in Congress and its impact on Medicaid funding. Thompson told WJRS News the biggest […]

RCH CEO praises addition of two new ER doctors

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital recently hired two new emergency room doctors, and hospital CEO Scott Thompson said he’s heard a lot of good feedback about the new additions so far. Thompson spoke to WJRS News following […]

SKRECC announces new CEO

Tuesday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC has a new CEO. Kevin Newton has been named the new executive of the local electric cooperative. Newton has been with South Kentucky RECC for nearly 30 years, serving in a variety […]

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

Tuesday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

This winter storm has brought unusually cold temperatures and a few inches of snowfall to Russell and surrounding counties. The winter storm presents challenges for businesses and individuals across the county. WJRS News caught up […]

SKRECC appoints interim CEO

Thursday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC has appointed a new interim CEO. Kevin Newton, who has most recently served as the local electric cooperative’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the executive role in the interim while the […]

RCH CEO talks about success of community lab draws

Thursday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to WJRS News about the success of the recent community lab draws. Thompson said the hospital had a great turnout for the event and he’s heard a lot […]

RCH CEO discusses substance use disorder clinic; rheumatology clinic also a possibility

Thursday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson discussed the hospital’s substance use disorder clinic during this week’s hospital board of directors meeting. Thompson spoke to WJRS NEWS about the clinic as well as the possibility of […]

RCH CEO hopeful facility will soon offer drug addiction treatment, counseling

Saturday, November 26 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson says he is hopeful the local hospital will soon have a contract in place to offer drug addiction treatment. He spoke to WJRS NEWS about what is in the […]

Thompson officially hired as new hospital CEO

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

A familiar face will be returning to be the top executive at Russell County Hospital. Scott Thompson was officially hired at a special-called meeting of the hospital’s board of directors Friday evening. The board unanimously […]

Hospital board meeting today to discuss nursing shortage, CEO contract

Friday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting today at 4 p.m. in the boardroom at Duo Broadband. The board is expected to discuss a nursing compensation plan to deal with […]

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RCH CEO says passage of Big Beautiful Bill will likely lead to notable loss of federal funds for hospital

RCH CEO praises addition of two new ER doctors

SKRECC announces new CEO

Russell County Hospital CEO talks about RCH operations amidst winter storm

SKRECC appoints interim CEO

RCH CEO talks about success of community lab draws

RCH CEO discusses substance use disorder clinic; rheumatology clinic also a possibility

RCH CEO hopeful facility will soon offer drug addiction treatment, counseling

Thompson officially hired as new hospital CEO

Hospital board meeting today to discuss nursing shortage, CEO contract

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown