Cancer Survivors Picnic to be held July 16

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West Cancer Services invites cancer survivors throughout the area and their support persons to the Cancer Survivors’ picnic at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Frank Park in Scottsbluff. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, condiments, and drinks will be provided.

The annual event unites families, friends, physicians, and other members of the cancer care team to celebrate cancer survivors and their personal victories. The gathering also acknowledges the vital role that families, friends, and other caregivers play in the lives of cancer survivors.

The Cancer Survivors’ picnic will be held at the octagonal shelter at Frank Park, located on 27th Street between First and Second Avenues in Scottsbluff. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the Cancer Treatment Center.

Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a 188-bed regional referral center and one of three Level II Trauma Centers in the state. As the region’s only tertiary referral medical center, Regional West offers care that spans more than 32 medical specialties provided by over 28 physician clinics. With nearly 300 in-network providers, and 2,000 employees, Regional West provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.