SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Regional West continues to work on controlling the pigeon population around the façade of the many buildings on the Regional West campus due in part to health related concerns.

“Because the presence of pigeons can pose health concerns, Regional West must take safe, legal, cost-effective action to eliminate pigeons from our campus,” said Steve Hodges, vice president Human Resources. “Regional West is relying on the expertise of the USDA to control the pigeons. The contractors will utilize the same pest control measures used in downtown Scottsbluff in the past few years. USDA contractors will remove pigeons during night time hours beginning Tuesday, June 17 and continuing periodically over a one year period.”

Pigeons will be removed from the main Regional West patient tower, the Air Link hangar, and other buildings on the campus.

“Our primary concern during this project is the safety and comfort of our patients, staff, visitors, and vendors,” said Hodges. “We regret any inconvenience that may be result from the removal project.”

Regional West Health Services, Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 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.