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 […]

Thompson: RCH will continue to look for ways to grow despite projected cut to federal funds

Friday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

Today, we wrap up our series on The Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson has told WJRS News he does not project layoffs or cuts to hospital […]

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 […]

Adkins says RCH groundbreaking is reason to celebrate for community

Wednesday, July 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital broke ground on its new expansion/renovation project this week. One of the special guests at this week’s groundbreaking ceremony was Rocky Adkins, former state representative and now senior advisor to the Governor. […]

Thompson refutes report RCH could shut down due to proposed Medicaid cuts

Thursday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

A recent list has been circulating which includes Russell County Hospital, along with more than 30 other hospitals in Kentucky, that would allegedly be at risk of closing due to proposed Medicaid cuts from a […]

RCH set to host groundbreaking for expansion/renovation project Monday

Wednesday, June 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is set to host a groundbreaking for its major expansion/renovation project in less than a week. The ongoing project was a topic of discussion at yesterday’s hospital board meeting as preparations are […]

RCH still looking forward to expansion despite construction delays

Thursday, May 29 by Zac Oakes

Despite some recent construction delays, Russell County Hospital is continuing to look forward toward its planned expansion and renovation. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson gave WJRS News a look at recent updates with the […]

RCH looking to improve security

Wednesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is looking at how it could improve security at the local healthcare facility. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said it’s something hospital administration has been looking at for a while and he’s hopeful […]

Food is Medicine program at RCH could bring new ways of treating medical issues

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is continuing its work with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on the Food is Medicine program. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the project continues to be fast-moving and gave a preview of […]

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]

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RCH Community Health Screenings get underway today

Thompson: RCH will continue to look for ways to grow despite projected cut to federal funds

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

Adkins says RCH groundbreaking is reason to celebrate for community

Thompson refutes report RCH could shut down due to proposed Medicaid cuts

RCH set to host groundbreaking for expansion/renovation project Monday

RCH still looking forward to expansion despite construction delays

RCH looking to improve security

Food is Medicine program at RCH could bring new ways of treating medical issues

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

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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