University of Nebraska Medical Center to Launch New Nursing Scholarships in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk
The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearney and Northern divisions. To qualify for the scholarships, students must meet competitive qualifications and commit to at least two years working in nursing in either long-term care or acute care in rural settings upon graduation.
Regional West Adds Siemens Sola MRI to Imaging Services Department
Patients receiving an MRI at Regional West can experience more precise, fast, and comfortable exams through the new Siemens Sola MRI machine.
Regional West Foundation Grants $7,830 in West Nebraska Blood Center Scholarships
The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors recently announced that $7,830 in scholarships was awarded to six students through the West Nebraska Blood Center, located at Regional West Medical Center.
Regional West Foundation Grants $21,500 in Support to Radiologic Technology Students
The Regional West Foundation Board of Directors has awarded a total of $21,500 in scholarships to five Regional West School of Radiologic Technology students.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Launches Quit Nicotine Now Program
Regional West Physicians Clinic is pleased to announce the Quit Nicotine Now Program – designed to help adult patients, 19 years of age and older, safely stop nicotine. The goal is to provide counseling, tools, and resources to help patients kick the nicotine habit for good.
Regional West Health Services Finalizes Management Agreement, Sells Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) to CGS Health
Regional West Health Services has entered into an executive management agreement with CGS Health, a third-party administrator currently based in Connecticut, with the intention of finalizing the sale of the assets of Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) on Dec. 1, 2025.
Regional West Medical Center Receives Gold Recognition for National Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Awareness
In recognition of its commitment to educate employees and the community about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation while encouraging donor registration, Regional West Medical Center has achieved Gold recognition status in the 2025 DoNation campaign.
Basic Brain PET Exams Now Available at Regional West
Regional West’s PET/CT department has recently introduced fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) basic brain PET exams to help diagnose neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Thao Nguyen Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine
New physician Thao Nguyen, DO, was recently welcomed to the team of physicians and providers at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine.
Regional West Physicians Clinic–Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Welcomes Board-Certified Physician Rami Zanoun, MD
The medical team at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Psychiatry & Behavioral Health recently welcomed Rami Zanoun, MD. Dr. Zanoun joins Joe Espinoza, MD, and Ana Cerrato-Young, PMHNP-BC.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Residents Manisha Jain, MBBS, and Allana Neely, MD
Regional West Physicians Clinic recently welcomed two family medicine residents to its medical team.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Announces Collaboration with ChartSpan
Regional West Physicians Clinic-Family and Internal Medicine clinics have partnered with ChartSpan, a preventative care service provider, to offer comprehensive care management programs to Medicare patients.
Regional West Physicians Clinic–Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Welcomes Joe Espinoza, Jr., MD
Regional West Physicians Clinic-Psychiatry & Behavioral Health recently welcomed Joe Espinoza, Jr., MD, to its team of physicians and providers.
Regional West Receives National Recognition for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Regional West has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold and the Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement awards for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Registration Now Open for Air Link Educational Conference
Area first responders, emergency medical response personnel, and healthcare providers are invited to join the Air Link flight team on Nov. 15 for a day of learning and hands-on activities at the annual education conference. There is no cost to attend the conference and attendees will receive continuing education hours.
West Nebraska Blood Center Promotes Ongoing Blood Donations This Summer
Amid vacations and seasonal outings, blood donations historically drop in the summer months. To help combat this shortage, West Nebraska Blood Center encourages people to donate blood and help keep a ready supply for patients in need.
Regional West Prepared to Address Potential Measles Cases
As the United States and a neighboring county in Nebraska see cases of the measles virus, Regional West is taking precautions to help protect our patients and employees from potential exposure.
Regional West Trauma Services Secures Four-Year Reaccreditation as Level II Trauma Center
Regional West recently earned reaccreditation as a Level II Trauma Center by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The designation recognizes Regional West’s continuing dedication to providing emergent critical care for the region’s trauma patients.
Zach Clemens, ACNPC-AG, Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic–Pain Management
Regional West Physicians Clinic-Pain Management recently welcomed a new nurse practitioner.
Regional West Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager Receive Joseph Stothert, MD, PhD, Legacy Awards for Lifetime Achievement in Trauma
Regional West Trauma Medical Director Rommie Hughes, MD, FACS, RPVI, and Trauma Program Manager Susan Wilson, RN, BSN, have each earned the Joseph Stothert, MD, PhD Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement in Trauma. Both Hughes and Wilson also serve on the State Trauma Advisory Board.