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

July 24, “Summer Food Safety” presented by Mary Skiles, RD, LMNT, CDE, Diabetes Care Center.

August 14, “Overview of Diabetes Medications” presented by Jeff Breniza, Pharmacy Student, University of Wyoming.

No additional classes until September 11.

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

Diabetes Care Center community education classes are a supportive, informational resource for persons with diabetes, their families, and friends. For more information about these free 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.