SAVE THE DATE: 9th Annual Russell County Family Health Expo will be Wednesday, November 13 from 3-6 PM at the Russell County Conference Center! Vendor registration form coming soon!

Russell County Health Coalition’s Healthy Bucks program breaks records in 2024!

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The Healthy Bucks program at the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market was a tremendous success this summer and broke records in number of children served, dollars paid out to local farmers, and volunteer hours donated. Thanks immensely to Market Manager Tammy Lasley, all the farmers & producers, the summer school staff, our wellness educator Kate Breimann, and all the Coalition volunteers for helping ensure the success of Healthy Bucks! Also, a big THANK YOU to Jennifer Jolliffe and Molina Health for sponsoring the program and providing the necessary funds!

The next Russell County Health Coalition meeting will be on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10 am at Russell County Hospital in the boardroom. Virtual option will be available!

​Russell County Health Coalition Awards Key Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers for 2023

The Russell County Health Coalition celebrated the successes in 2023 and recognized the partners, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make it possible at a Holiday Awards Dinner on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at The Manor at Breckenridge. President Dustin Keith presented a report of the Health Coalition’s 2023 programs, including Kids Healthy Bucks and Senior Health Day with the Lebanon Farmers Market, the Annual Russell County Family Health Expo, and a youth health assessment with the Appalachian Replication Project, before presenting the inaugural awards. The awards were named in memory and honor of the founders of the Russell County Health Coalition: the late Anna Harris, Donna Meade Sproles, and Frazier & Helen Snead. Donna, Frazier, and Helen were present at the Dinner and helped present the awards. The award recipients were selected by the Coalition officers, including President Dustin Keith, Vice President Pat McGlothlin, Secretary Amelia Bandy, and Treasurer Amy Compton. Special guests at the Dinner included RCCTC Culinary Arts Instructor Jill Edmonds and culinary students, VDH Cumberland Plateau Health Department Director Reisa Sloce and staff, farmers from the Lebanon Farmers Market, Dr. Mhroos Peters of Ballad Russell County Hospital, Health Coalition Board members, key partners, and volunteers. Many organizations and individuals who were not selected for an award this year still greatly contributed to the Coalition’s success in 2023, and the Coalition deeply appreciates all those who donated their time, talents, or resources towards the Coalition’s Mission of “improving access and opportunities for better overall health of all generations of Southwest Virginians.” We look forward to both continued and new partnerships in 2024. Those interested in learning more or joining the Russell County Health Coalition can visit RussellHealthCoalition.org.

2023 Russell County Health Coalition Award Recipients
Anna Harris Memorial Partnership Awards
RCPS 21st Century After School Program
VDH Russell County Health Department
Tammy Lasley, Market Manager, and the farmers of the Town of Lebanon Farmers Market

Frazier & Helen Snead Honorary Sponsor Awards
Molina Healthcare, accepted by Jennifer Jolliffe
Sentara Health, accepted by Laura Duffy
Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, accepted by Misty Lee
Ballad Health Russell County Hospital, accepted by Dr. Mhroos Peters

Donna Meade Sproles Volunteer Service Award
Ms. Bee Stuart
Mr. Aaron Owens

Serving Russell County since 2014

The Russell County Health Coalition was formed in 2014 as an off-shoot of Diabetes Support Groups in Russell County. The Coalition was incorporated and granted 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 2017.

Our Mission

Health and wellness are critical for the success of our kids, senior citizens, and entire community. The Russell County Health Coalition is committed to a mission of “implementing sustainable programs that improve access and opportunities for better overall health of all generations of Southwest Virginians.” ​

Our Work

​The Russell County Health Coalition is proud to sponsor several ongoing health programs, including:

Healthy Kids Bucks

Children ages 0-17 receive nutrition education and $5 in Healthy Bucks to spend on fruits & vegetables at the Lebanon Farmers Market

Family Health Expo

Annual Exposition that includes health resources and screenings from over 20 vendors, a free meal, door prizes, and entertainment

Kids Wellness Camp

Annual Day Camp for kids with or at risk of diabetes, including physical activity, educational sessions, games & prizes, and healthy lunch

Farm to Table Dinner

Coalition fundraiser in Downtown Lebanon that includes a 5-course meal made with local ingredients grown & raised in Southwest Virginia

Outdoor Recreation

Promoting physical activity and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities, including the Cleveland Recreation Center Disc Golf Course

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We cannot achieve our Mission alone! It takes all of us working together to make a positive difference in the health of our community! Be part of that change and get involved in our Coalition. Will you consider becoming a member of the Russell County Health Coalition?

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We'd love to have you join us at our monthly meetings! All perspectives are welcome and necessary to ensure our programs are meeting the real needs of our community.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the boardroom of Russell County Hospital, 58 Carroll Street, Lebanon, VA.