Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is reminding parents about vaccines students need before they return to school. Bridgett Kean with the local health department was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS. She said […]

Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital had another successful year for the annual community health screenings. The screenings wrapped up this past Saturday, and Thompson said the hospital served nearly 1,200 people […]

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

Today is last day of RCH Community Health Screenings

Saturday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

Today is the last day of The Russell County Hospital Community Health screenings. The health screenings take place from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell Springs Elementary gymnasium. The cost is $20 for a complete blood […]

RCH Community Health Screenings open today and tomorrow

Friday, July 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Community Health screenings will take place today and tomorrow. The health screenings take place from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell Springs Elementary gymnasium. This year’s screenings are open blood draws. They […]

RCH Community Health Screenings get underway today

Monday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings get underway today. The health screenings will take place daily through Saturday, from 7-9 a.m. at the Russell Springs Elementary Gymnasium. Each of the days are open blood […]

Community health screenings get underway next week

Saturday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings get underway Monday. The health screenings will take place Monday through Saturday, from 7-9 a.m. each day. Each of the days are open blood draws. They are not […]

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Friday, May 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has announced it will be hosting its annual Community Health Screenings in July. The health screenings will take place at the Russell Springs Elementary School gymnasium from Monday, July 14 through Saturday, […]

Health Department raising awareness about dog bite prevention

Thursday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is raising awareness about dog bite prevention. This week is Dog Bite Prevention Week. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Bridgett Kean said it’s important for those who are bitten by a […]

Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs plans to utilize grant funds to update its water infrastructure. Much of last week’s city council meeting was spent approving documents for a grant that would modernize the city’s water […]

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Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Another successful year for community health screenings at RCH

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Today is last day of RCH Community Health Screenings

RCH Community Health Screenings open today and tomorrow

RCH Community Health Screenings get underway today

Community health screenings get underway next week

Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

Health Department raising awareness about dog bite prevention

Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

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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