SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The public is invited to an open house at Regional West’s Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) on September 24. The ARU staff and patients will celebrate National Rehab Week, incorporating the 2010 national theme of “Reaching for that Star.” The open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the ARU unit, located on the 4th floor of Regional West Medical Center.

During the open house, the newest photographs to grace the ARU Wall of Fame will be unveiled. Hermenia Flores, Kelly Martin, and Michael and Janet Kahler will be honored for their courage and motivation in the face of illness. The four will be awarded spots on the “Wall of Fame” to share their stories and provide motivation and strength to those hospitalized on the unit.

“Each of these individuals has a gift to give. We’re so proud of the progress they have made and the way they have recovered through their experiences on our unit,” said ARU Director Tami Bokelman.

Refreshments will be served during the open house, and the ARU staff will provide free blood pressure checks and stroke screening. The public is encouraged to stop by for education about this health condition and to receive a free medication and blood pressure card.

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.