Scottsbluff, NE - Hope. Optimism. Caring. These three simple words hold a powerful message for the cancer survivors and their support persons who attend the annual Camp Hope weekend at Trails West YMCA Camp in Scottsbluff. Regional West’s Cancer Treatment Center is accepting registrations for this year’s camp, held August 28, 29, and 30. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, contact Camp Director Carol Diffendaffer at 308.630.1535 or The Cancer Treatment Center at 308.630.1348.

Camp Hope is a three-day, two-night camp set in the serene surroundings of the Trails West Camp, with the compassionate support of health care providers who offer creative educational workshops throughout the weekend. Camp counselors include Regional West physicians, nurses, therapists, clergy, counselors, pharmacists, social workers, associates, and volunteers. Cancer survivors, their support persons, and their families are invited to attend.

“Camp Hope is a time of support and sharing. It really is a great weekend for everyone whose life has been affected by cancer,” said Carol Diffendaffer, CSW, OSW-C, Cancer Treatment Center social worker and the camp’s director. “Campers can expect a weekend of sharing, learning, fun, entertainment and relaxation—it’s a wonderful family experience for survivors, both children and adults, and their families.”

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, we offer 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 the state of Nebraska.