SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Thanks to the Regional West Laboratory Services phlebotomists, histologists, cytologists, lab techs, and other staff, The Festival of Hope has an extra $2,605 to share with regional cancer patients and their families.
The Lab staff raised the money with a bake sale and 50/50 raffle held at the Medical Center before Easter.

The event is held annually to raise money for the Festival of Hope – a grass roots fund-raising event organized by volunteers to provide assistance to local cancer patients and their families.

The Laboratory Services staff presented a check for $2,605 to Vincent Bjorling, MD, a Festival of Hope volunteer.

“This is our way to give back,” said Laboratory Services Assistant Director April Madden. “We are involved with cancer patients by diagnosing tests, but this is our way to help even further.”

The Festival of Hope will be held June 15 at the Mitchell Event Center, Mitchell, Neb. For information about activities and entertainment, visit www.festivalofhope.net.

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.