SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The public is invited to attend three upcoming free diabetes education classes sponsored by the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic:

March 13, “Successful Meal Planning,” presented by Mary Skiles, RD, LMNT, CDE, Diabetes Care Center.

March 27, “Diabetes Medications,” presented by Sara Lookabill, Pharmacy Student, University of Wyoming.

April 24, “Laughter Really is the Best Medicine,” Vernon Kirk, PsyD, Clinical Psychology, RWPC-Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

These classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Regional West Medical Plaza South, meeting room 1202. No pre-registration is required. Medical Plaza South is located at 3911 Avenue B in Scottsbluff.

In addition to the free classes, The Diabetes Care Center will hold a special “Diabetes Update” class for the public on Thursday, April 12, from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m., at the Gering Civic Center. There will be a $5 charge per person for the class.

Diabetes Care Center community education classes are a supportive, informational resource for persons with diabetes, their families, and friends. Classes are held twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesday. For more information about these classes, please call the Diabetes Care Center at Regional West Physicians Clinic, 308-630-2100.

Regional West Health Services, with over 1,800 employees, provides 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, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, Regional West offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties. Regional West Medical Center, a subsidiary of Regional West Health Services, is accredited by The Joint Commission and is one of three Level II Trauma Centers in Nebraska.