Regional West to Host Western Nebraska Stroke Symposium on May 6

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West invites area healthcare providers to join us for the 2026 Western Nebraska Stroke Symposium on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Regional West’s Education Center. 

Experts from Regional West, Swedish Medical Center, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will present on topics relevant to stroke care and prevention. This year’s symposium will also feature afternoon breakout sessions based on pre-hospital/acute stroke care or rehabilitation. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

Stroke Program and Certifications Coordinator Janelle Schroeder, MSN, RN, SCRN, ASC-BC, said this year’s symposium will offer a mix of new information and engaging presentations.

“We’re excited to feature an excellent panel of experts at this year’s Western Nebraska Stroke Symposium,” she said. “Our afternoon tracks will give attendees the option to dive into stroke subjects that are more specific to their interests. From emergency medical services (EMS) to rehabilitation, this symposium is a great opportunity to learn about interdisciplinary stroke care.”

Regional West’s Stroke Program is designed to provide evidence-based primary stroke care, including evaluation, treatment, and education to patients who present or are transferred with signs and symptoms of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses provide acute stroke care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help all patients receive exceptional, innovative treatment. Regional West is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. 

To register for the symposium, visit bit.ly/45M72QS. For questions or more information, email Schroeder at Janelle.Schroeder@rwhs.org.

About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, the only advanced trauma center in Nebraska west of North Platte. Since 1924, Regional West has served the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming through innovative healthcare services. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West offers an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics.