19-year-old arrested after allegedly assaulting nurse at Russell County Hospital ER

Friday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

A 19-year-old woman was arrested early yesterday morning after allegedly assaulting a nurse in the emergency room at Russell County Hospital. Russell Springs Police say they were called to the hospital in the early morning […]

Woman arrested in Liberty after allegedly assaulting nurse at Casey County Hospital

Wednesday, March 25 by WJRS Staff

A Hustonville woman is facing multiple charges following an arrest in Liberty. According to authorities, 23-year-old Alexis Atwood was taken into custody yesterday by Liberty Police Officer Jamie Smallwood. The incident occurred at Casey County […]

Six receive Medicaid Nurse Aide pins at recent ceremony

Thursday, April 27 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center along with Russell County High School recently held a pinning ceremony for their Medicaid Nurse Aide students for 2023. The class included Natalie Fudge, Stephanie Kinnett, Taylor […]

Local students to intern at RCH; nurse practitioner hire coming

Friday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

Local students interning at Russell County Hospital, a $138,000 facility refresh underway, and the potential hiring of a nurse practitioner were some of the topics discussed during this week’s monthly meeting of the hospital’s board […]

Hospital board approves nurse incentive pay for additional two weeks

Wednesday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved a new nurse pay incentive program aimed at helping address the hospital’s nursing shortage. The board approved a plan, which was endorsed by incoming CEO Scott Thompson, […]

Hospital board approves nurse retention plan

Tuesday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved a nurse retention plan at Friday’s board meeting. The board approved a plan that would move overtime shifts in the emergency room for nurses from time-and-a-half pay […]

RCH facing critical nurse shortage

Friday, March 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital Director of Nursing Judy Withers said she’s been sounding the alarm for more than a year now and her fears of a critical nursing shortage are starting to materialize. Withers said she […]

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19-year-old arrested after allegedly assaulting nurse at Russell County Hospital ER

Woman arrested in Liberty after allegedly assaulting nurse at Casey County Hospital

Six receive Medicaid Nurse Aide pins at recent ceremony

Local students to intern at RCH; nurse practitioner hire coming

Hospital board approves nurse incentive pay for additional two weeks

Hospital board approves nurse retention plan

RCH facing critical nurse shortage

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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