Dr. Ed Hill now has the chance to use his RV more often.
Friday, Hill walked into his clinic for the last time as he retired from Russell Medical after nearly 30 years with the hospital. Hill’s medical journey started in Auburn and ended just down 280 in Alexander City. His retirement, however, will now allow him more time to see his family out west.
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