SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – A newly organized support group for people who have undergone amputation will be held Wednesday, August 6 at Regional West Medical Center. The support group is sponsored by the Regional West Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

The monthly meetings will include a free luncheon, time for discussion and presentations from a variety of guest speakers who will address topics of interest to those who have experienced amputation, their spouse, and/or support person. The group’s mission is to provide a safe environment for sharing of ideas, needs, and emotions with persons that have limb loss, and to empower participants through education, support, and advocacy.

Meetings will be held regularly on the first Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Keith meeting room at Regional West Medical Center. Lunch will be provided at no cost. Participants are encouraged to use the north parking lot and “Patient Dismissal” entrance for easiest access.

Regional West’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit is a member of the Amputee Coalition organization which has many resources available to support group members.

For more information about the Amputee Support Group contact Bobbi Turner, LPN, at 308-630-1765 or email turnerr@rwmc.net.

Regional West Health Services, Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center, Regional West Physicians Clinic and Regional West Garden County. These organizations, with over 1,900 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.