Volunteers & Friends at Regional West to Host 75th Anniversary Open House

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― The Volunteers & Friends at Regional West invites the community to join them for their 75th anniversary open house on Monday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the medical center’s main lobby near The Gift Shop.

Since starting as the Auxiliary on Nov. 17, 1950, the Volunteers & Friends at Regional West has helped hundreds of thousands of Regional West’s patients, families, and visitors. To celebrate their milestone anniversary, volunteers will be serving complimentary food and beverages, in addition to handing out promotional items. The event will also feature displays and information about the Volunteers’ rich history, as well as booths that highlight current volunteer opportunities at Regional West.

Throughout the decades, thousands of volunteers have given their time and talents to serve Regional West and the surrounding communities. Members have sewn dish towels and drapes, delivered letters and flowers to patients, and raised money for hospital projects and scholarships for area healthcare students.

Service Excellence and Volunteer Services Director Ally Berggren said the impact of volunteers is immeasurable, noting their contributions to area healthcare that continues today.

“The Volunteers & Friends at Regional West has grown a great deal over the years, from starting out with a malt shop to staffing a gift shop that is a destination shopping experience. We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years that have helped fund special projects for Regional West, as well as scholarships for students in the medical field,” she said. “We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of service to our hospital and community, and we hope to see many employees and members of the community in The Gift Shop soon and at the open house in November.”

For questions or more information about the open house, email Berggren at Allyson.Berggren@rwhs.org.

About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a regional referral center and the only Level II Trauma Center in Nebraska west of Kearney. 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.