SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West Foundation was granted $20,000 from the CW Yount Foundation to be used for the Varian Edge™ linear accelerator at Regional West’s Cancer Treatment Center.

“Regional West Foundation is grateful for the CW Yount Foundation’s support in helping Regional West raise funds for this vital project,” said Regional West Foundation Chair Mike Downey. “We truly appreciate the CW Yount Foundation’s commitment to improving patient lives with this gift to be used in purchasing the Varian Edge™ linear accelerator.”

Regional West Foundation is helping raise funds for the Varian Edge™ linear accelerator, a piece of equipment that produces radiation for targeted therapy, primarily for cancer. A number of generous donors have contributed to this project, including the CW Yount Foundation, community members and businesses, employees, physicians, providers, Regional West board members, and Foundation board members.

The Varian Edge™ linear accelerator can be used for treating a broad range of cancers, including cancers of the head and neck, lung, breast, esophagus, stomach, rectum, uterus, prostate, bladder, liver, bones, skin, and tumors in the brain and spine.

The Regional West Foundation was established in 1972 to support the health system’s mission of excellence in healthcare. Today, the Foundation's success is a continuation of a long and proud tradition of community support for superior healthcare services in the communities it serves.

About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a regional referral center celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024 and the only Level II Trauma Center in Nebraska west of Kearney. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West features an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics. Regional West offers comprehensive and innovative healthcare services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.