A $25 million gift from the Russell family will create a geriatric medicine program at Russell Medical in addition to other opportunities for senior citizens in the area.
Russell Medical president and CEO Jim Peace announced today the development of a multi-facility expansion project is possible by a generous $25 million donation by Ben and Luanne Russell, the single largest gift in the history of Russell Medical
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