Kentucky hospital hires new CEO

Scott Thompson was tapped as the new CEO of Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Ky., effective May 1, according to a March 27 Facebook post.

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Mr. Thompson will take over for Patrick Branco, who announced his retirement March 9.  

Previously, Mr. Thompson served as CEO for Russell County Hospital in 2018 and 2019, radio station WJRS reported.

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