Russell County Health Coalition

06/13/2026

As temperatures rise across Southwest Virginia, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke could save a life.

Heat exhaustion can often be treated by getting to a cool place, hydrating, and resting. Heat stroke, however, is a medical emergency that requires immediate action.

⚠️ The biggest red flag? Confusion, unusual behavior, or someone acting "off." If you suspect heat stroke, call 911 right away.

Take a moment to review the signs and symptoms in this graphic and share it with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Being prepared helps keep our communities safe during extreme heat.

06/10/2026

Here's just a few of our Healthy Bucks volunteers from the Russell County Health Coalition- Aaron Owens, Bee Stuart, and Dustin Keith! Thanks to all our volunteers today- Kristen Gibson, Pat McGlothlin, Sarah Elizabeth, and Selena Culbertson! We gave Healthy Bucks to 326 kids today!

06/10/2026

Thanks to all the students, teachers, youth, and parents who visited the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market this morning! We gave Healthy Bucks to 326 kids today!
Big thanks to all the vendors for ensuring there's enough fruits and vegetables for the kids to buy!

06/09/2026

We had a great kick for the 2026 Healthy Bucks program at the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market last Wednesday! Over 275 youth visited the Market from the community and Russell County Public Schools Summer School programs, received 5 free Healthy Bucks, and purchased fresh fruits & vegetables from the Lebanon Farmers Market Vendors !

Kristen from Virginia Cooperative Extension - Russell County provided printed resources for students' bags to learn about Market produce and how to prepare them into delicious, nutritious meals. The Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board Prevention Team provided participants with free tote bags for their produce.

Thanks to our amazing volunteers who made it all happen: Bee, Aaron, Pat, Sarah, Kristen, and Dustin! And thanks to Market Manager Tammy Lasley and all the vendors who ensured the kids would have enough provide to purchase with their Bucks!

Thanks to Ballad Health Russell County Hospital for their sponsorship again this year of the Russell County Health Coalition's Healthy Bucks program!

Come by and see us back at the Market next Wednesday, June 10 from 9 am to 12:30 pm! We are expecting even more summer schools and youth to visit tomorrow, rain or shine!

06/04/2026

🚨 URGENT NEED AT THE PANTRY🚨

PLEASE SHARE!

Over the last 2 weeks alone, we have served right under 150 local families, and with school now out for summer, the need in our community continues to grow. Our shelves are running extremely low, and we are currently in desperate need of just about everything. 🥫🤍

Items we give out weekly to every family include:
• Canned vegetables
•Canned soups
• Pasta & pasta sauce
• Canned beans
• Canned meats
• Peanut butter
• Breakfast items
• Fruits & jelly
• Chef Boyardee cans
• Baking & snack items
• Hygiene items

If you’re able to grab a couple extra items during your grocery trip and help us restock the shelves, we would appreciate it more than you know. 🤍

Donations can be dropped off anytime in our 24/7 donation box or through our website wishlist/support page.

Thank you all for continuing to help us serve Russell County. 🤝🏼

05/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Healthy Bucks program at the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market starts Wednesday, June 3 from 9 am to 12 pm and goes through the summer until school starts back! We are also very excited to welcome the summer school students of Russell County Public Schools back to the Market for Healthy Bucks from June 3- 24!

As a reminder, anyone ages 0-17 are eligible to receive 5 Healthy Bucks redeemable only at the Lebanon Farmers Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, or pickles. Our volunteers will be requesting only the participant's name, age, and home zip code.

Big thank you to our 2026 Healthy Bucks sponsor Ballad Health Russell County Hospital! This program would not be possible without their generous support!

Learn more about Russell County Health Coalition Healthy Bucks on our website at https://www.russellhealthcoalition.org/

05/18/2026

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Here's a reminder to never leave a child in the back seat — not even for a minute.

Inside your car, 90° can feel like 109° in just 10 minutes. 🔥🌡️

05/12/2026

Russell County Health Coalition Meeting Friday, May 22 at 11 am at Russell County Hospital -

Join the Russell County Health Coalition for our next meeting on Friday, May 22 at 11 AM at Russell County Hospital in the Board Room (58 Carroll St, Lebanon, VA). There will be a virtual option by Teams, link below, but we’d love to see everyone in person!

04/30/2026