Russell County Hospital battles surge of COVID cases

Thursday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The number of COVID cases in Russell County has increased sharply over the last few weeks On July 16, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that there were no active cases in the county. […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital not allowing visitors

Wednesday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset will only allow visitation in certain circumstances beginning on Thursday. Beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. no visitors will be allowed to enter the facility, except: Obstetric patients may have […]

Russell County Hospital re-implementing COVID restrictions

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

As the number of COVID cases rise in the community and Russell County is now in the red in terms of community transmission of the virus, Russell County Hospital is re-implementing COVID restrictions to ensure […]

Russell County Hospital holds 40th anniversary celebration

Wednesday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is celebrating its 40th birthday. The hospital opened in July 1981, being a staple of Russell County’s healthcare infrastructure since. The anniversary celebration included a speech from Dr. Rick Miles about the […]

Therapy Dog program coming to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

Story via the Commonwealth Journal - Somerset, KY Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has recently established a pet therapy program for patients and staff throughout the facility. Cassie, a 19-month-old Red Merle Australian Shepherd and Freedom, an 8-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, are the two new... Read More.

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Monday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

An adult black bear was spotted at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset on Thursday. According to the Commonwealth Journal newspaper in Somerset, the bear was spotted at the entrance to the hospital last Thursday […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital returning to pre-COVID visitor rules

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset has returned to many of the visitation rules in place before COVID-19. Among the new rules in place are: Patients will be allowed two visitors at a time. All […]

Russell County Hospital first hospital in state to receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Thursday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has been selected as the first hospital in the state of Kentucky to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. RCH CEO Patrick Branco told WJRS News that the vaccine arrived Thursday […]

Taylor Regional Hospital opening as regional COVID vaccine site

Friday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Another regional COVID-19 vaccination site will be opening within an hour drive of Russell County. Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville was announced as an upcoming COVID-19 regional vaccination site. Taylor Regional will receive a weekly […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital changing visitor policy

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Many Russell County residents use Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for certain healthcare needs. The hospital said Friday it will expand its visitor policy to allow one well patient per day starting today at its main […]

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Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

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