Russell Medical is asking Tallapoosa County officials for a large sum of money to help meet the needs of county residents.
At the Tallapoosa County Commission meeting Monday morning, Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace approached the commission with some hospital updates as well as some current issues the facility is facing. Ultimately, he requested $1 million from the commission due to a nearly $5 million deficit for caring for the uninsured in the county.
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