CEO Meet and Greet & Candidate Q&A to be held next Tuesday, April 21; RCH Annual Meeting and Board Election set for Fri., May 1

The community is invited to connect, ask questions, and stay informed at two events on Tuesday, April 21, at the hospital, 1210 North Washington, in Plainville. A CEO Meet and Greet with new CEO Josh Thaden, who started on March 23, 2026, will begin at 6:45 p.m. The Board Candidate Q&A follows at 7:30 p.m.

Rooks County Health Center will hold its Annual Meeting and Board of Trustees Election on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the hospital in Plainville. Voting runs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

This year, voters will elect one of five board positions. All registered voters in the hospital’s taxing district may participate with either a paper or electronic ballot. Current board members are Dr. Shelbe Darnell, Brad Plumer, Dr. Daniel Sanchez, Anna Muir, and Jay Casey.

Current board member Brad Plumer has announced his intention to seek re-election, but as of Monday, April 13, no other candidates had announced their intention to run.

All county residents are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting and vote. Bow Creek, Sugar Loaf, Alcona, Belmont, and the city limits of Palco and Damar are not in the hospital’s taxing district.

The five-member RCH Board of Trustees, established in 1954, oversees RCH's management and budgeting. The Board supports the mission to provide quality healthcare.

Board members answer to donors, the public, and the district. They ensure the hospital’s services remain strong for generations. Officials will announce the election winner that evening at the Annual Board Meeting on May 1.

“No one used the transportation offered last year. I am unsure if we will offer it again, but we will decide soon and include that in the ads leading up to the annual board meeting,” said June Karlin, Executive Assistant/Medical Staff Services Manager.

(See accompanying ads on Pages 9A & 12A for more info.)