Russell Medical Center has served Alexander City and beyond for 100 years now. Many lifelong residents of Alexander City have witnessed the growth of Russell Medical over the course of their lifetimes.
Alexander City local and Russell Medical board member Ralph Frohsin was born in the hospital when it was at its initial location, and has spent the majority of his life here.
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